Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Injures dozens
Shostka, Ukraine – A Russian drone strike on Shostka train station in the Sumy region of Ukraine on[Date-[Date-[Date-[Date-This needs to be added as the source doesn’t provide it]has left approximately 30 people injured, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Julia Sviridenko. At least eight of the injured have been hospitalized, the Ukrainian Prosecutor GeneralS Office reported.
The attack targeted a train scheduled to run the Shostka-Kyiv route while it was stationed at the platform. According to officials, the initial strike hit the train itself. While passengers were being evacuated following the first impact, a second drone strike hit another train nearby.
Oleh Khrihorov, head of the Sumu District Military Administration, confirmed the strike impacted civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a brutal act of terror, stating on Telegram that Russia “could not have been unaware” it was striking civilians and that the world ”has no right to ignore” such actions.
“Every day,Russia is taking lives,” Zelenskyy added,urging stronger action from international allies. “we have heard strong statements from Europe and the United States, and it is indeed time to turn them into reality, standing with anyone who does not believe that murder and terror are normal.”
This incident marks a recent escalation in Russian attacks targeting Ukrainian railway infrastructure. Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage and provide aid to those affected.
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