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Russian drone strikes Ukrainian train after Johnson's departure
A Russian unmanned aerial vehicle has struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior European officials departed the station. Ukrainian authorities reported no casualties in the attack on the Yahodyn railway facility.
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The drone strike targeted a passenger train's engine at Yahodyn station, located in northwestern Ukraine near the Polish border. According to Ukrainian officials, all passengers had been evacuated from the train prior to the attack, preventing casualties despite the direct hit on the locomotive.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been visiting Ukraine as part of a European delegation focused on security matters in the region. The timing of the attack, occurring shortly after the high-profile visitors had departed the station, underscores the ongoing security threats facing Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
The strike represents a continued pattern of Russian attacks on Ukrainian transportation networks and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities have not provided further details regarding damage assessments or operational impacts resulting from the incident.
The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by those traveling through Ukraine, even as international delegations continue to visit the country to demonstrate support and discuss security cooperation.