A Russian‑manufactured unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck a freight train on a railway line near the Ukraine‑Poland border late Wednesday night, causing a derailment and minor injuries to several railway workers. The attack occurred just hours after a delegation of European dignitaries, including the Polish foreign minister and a Ukrainian ambassador, passed through the region on a diplomatic tour.
According to Ukrainian security officials, the drone, identified as a Shahed‑136 type, was launched from a location within Russian‑controlled territory and targeted a cargo train carrying agricultural supplies. The train’s locomotive was damaged, and several wagons were tipped over, but no explosives were reported on board. Emergency crews managed to contain a small fire and evacuate the area.
The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from the European Union, which called the strike “a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous escalation.” Russian officials denied involvement, claiming the drone was a “civilian aircraft” that malfunctioned. NATO has announced that it will increase surveillance along the border to prevent further incidents.