Russian drone strikes railway infrastructure near Polish border

On September 13, 2026, a Russian drone strike hit a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw near the Ukrainian-Polish border. While 206 passengers were on board the targeted train, authorities reported no casualties. A separate train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, along with other European diplomats, was traveling just minutes behind the impact site. Due to the alert, this special train was halted and evacuated as a precautionary measure, though it was not directly struck.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the incident as a deliberate attack by Moscow. The Ukrainian state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, described the strike as part of a wider, systematic Russian offensive against the nation's railway network. Following the events, rail authorities placed staff on high alert and warned of significant delays across the country.

Russia officially confirmed striking railway infrastructure in western Ukraine, justifying the action by claiming the tracks and facilities were being used to transport military supplies from European countries. Reports also indicated damage to a gas station and burning trucks near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing during the broader assault. The situation remains volatile as officials assess the impact on regional logistics.