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Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area. Grouped from 12 articles across 8 sources.

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BBC NewsSep 14, 2026, 1:12 AM

Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

Al JazeeraSep 13, 2026, 1:05 PM

Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border

Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.

Al JazeeraSep 13, 2026, 9:10 PM

Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.

The Globe and MailSep 13, 2026, 9:10 PM

Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border shortly after visiting diplomats pass through

The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European diplomats were on the train

ABC AustraliaSep 13, 2026, 12:43 PM

Russian strike on Ukraine-Poland border shows war at Europe's 'doorstep'

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warns that war is "knocking" at Europe's door after fresh Russian strikes in the small town of Yahodyn, just 2km from the Polish border.

DWSep 13, 2026, 12:55 PM

Ukraine, Poland say Russia hit Warsaw-bound passenger train

The strike hit a locomotive of a passenger train headed to Warsaw with reports that senior Western figures were at the station shortly before the attack.

Financial TimesSep 13, 2026, 4:11 PM

Russia strikes Ukraine train line moments after foreign dignitaries pass

Train struck on route used by David Petraeus, Boris Johnson, Carl Bildt and other senior officials

Sky NewsSep 13, 2026, 3:22 PM

Boris Johnson in Ukraine security scare after train hit by Russian drone

Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare in Ukraine after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone, reports say.

EuronewsSep 13, 2026, 2:24 PM

Russian drone hits train two km from Polish border, rail operator says

"We are continuing to monitor aerial threats, ensure the smooth running of trains and take every possible measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff," Ukrzaliznytsia said.

EuronewsSep 13, 2026, 10:26 AM

Russia launches more than 450 drones in overnight attacks while Ukraine strikes oil refineries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during an interview on Saturday that he was willing to travel to the G20 summit in Miami to meet on the sidelines with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

DWSep 12, 2026, 3:01 PM

Ukraine: Several killed in series of Russian strikes

Local authorities said several civilians were killed and dozens more wounded across Ukraine by Russian strikes. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to meet with the Russian leader in Miami.

EuronewsSep 12, 2026, 11:49 AM

At least 11 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv strikes Russia's 'shadow fleet'

The strikes hit several regions, with Odesa suffering particularly badly. At the same time, Kyiv is pursuing an operation against Russia's "shadow fleet", aiming to choke off a key source of war funding

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