Russia strikes passenger train, one killed

An enemy drone hit one of the carriages of a suburban train in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region while it was moving. There were injuries and, tragically, one fatality.

This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine Oleksii Kuleba.

The aftermath of the strike on the train

Kuleba confirmed that one person was killed in the attack.

“We express our condolences to the family and relatives. Preliminary information indicates that seven passengers were injured,” he said.

Rescuers, railway personnel and a paramedic from nearby stations and depots arrived at the scene, he added. Specialists promptly:

- halted the train;

- evacuated passengers;

- provided first aid to the wounded.

The injured were taken to hospital for further treatment.

“Further transportation of all passengers to their destinations is now being arranged,” the minister said.