A Russian drone struck the railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, October 29, hitting a platform where a passenger train bound for Zaporizhzhia was parked. According to Ukrainian authorities, at least 13 people were killed and others were injured in the attack. Emergency responders, medical teams, and police are at the scene. The strike has once again highlighted the increasing danger to Ukraine’s civilian rail network.
Drone struck platform with passenger train
The attack occurred at Dnipro’s railway station, a major transport hub in eastern Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia, a Russian drone targeted the platform where train number 866 to Zaporizhzhia was standing.
Passengers were present at the station during the strike. The railway company stated that, despite elevated security warnings in the area, people remained on the platform at the time of the attack.
Dnipro mayor Borys Filatov reported that a civilian electric train was hit. After the strike, emergency services gathered at the site to treat the wounded and assess the scale of the aftermath.
Death toll reaches at least 13
Oleksandr Hanža, head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, confirmed that at least 13 people died in the Russian attack. Others were injured and received medical assistance from emergency teams on site.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later reported that ten people were wounded. The numbers fluctuated in the hours following the incident as rescue operations continued.
The exact circumstances of the strike and the full scale of damage are still being evaluated. Authorities have yet to provide complete information about the identities of the victims.
Ukraine warns of attacks on civilian transport
The strike on Dnipro station is the latest instance of Ukraine’s railway network coming under fire during the war. Rail transport remains crucial for the country, ensuring the movement of passengers, humanitarian aid, and cargo.
Repeated attacks on railway facilities and trains are complicating transportation and increasing security risks for both staff and passengers. The risks are especially high during strikes on stations crowded with people.
Ukrainian Railways have to constantly adapt operations to changing security conditions during the war. Air raid alerts, restrictions, and damaged infrastructure lead to schedule changes and delays.
Zelenskyy calls for international response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as a grave blow against civilians and called on the United States, the European Union, and G7 countries to respond to ongoing Russian assaults and consider further sanctions.
Kyiv has long called on its allies to increase pressure on Moscow and strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Russia continues military operations in Ukrainian territory.
The Dnipro attack comes as railway infrastructure is increasingly targeted. Ukrainian authorities say protecting civilians and maintaining basic transport remain top priorities, despite continued warfare.
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This article was translated from the original Slovak version with the assistance of AI.
