Russian drone attack on train station kills 13 in Ukraine’s Dnipro

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Russian forces conducted a drone attack on a train station in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring at least five others. The incident occurred when a jet-powered drone struck a platform where passengers were boarding a commuter train heading to Zaporizhzhia. Regional officials reported that despite warnings of increased danger, individuals remained on the platform during the attack.
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As of October 29, 2026, a Russian drone attacked a train platform at Dnipro’s main railway station in Ukraine, killing 13 people. The state rail company, Ukrzaliznytsia, confirmed that the strike occurred on a platform where a commuter train was preparing to depart for Zaporizhzhia. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported via Telegram that at least five more individuals were wounded in the attack.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a social media post that Russian forces targeted the platform where two regular trains were present, leading to multiple casualties despite an elevated threat warning issued by Ukrzaliznytsia. The incident highlights the ongoing impact of Russia’s use of drones against Ukrainian infrastructure since its 2022 invasion; last September alone saw more than 5,800 train services evacuated due to similar threats.

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The state rail company, Ukrzaliznytsia, said a jet-powered drone had hit a platform where a commuter train was preparing to depart for the nearby southern city of Zaporizhzhia.
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🔮 Lots were injured," Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov wrote on Telegram.
2026-10-29 · The Straits Times
Russian drone attack on train station kills 13 in Ukraine’s Dnipro · assertive framing

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Russian drone attack on train station kills 13 in Ukraine’s Dnipro asserted
attack → kill → Dnipro
A Russian drone killed 13 people at the main railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, hitting a platform crowded with people boarding a train, officials said. asserted
officials → kill → train
The state rail company, Ukrzaliznytsia, said a jet-powered drone had hit a platform where a commuter train was preparing to depart for the nearby southern city of Zaporizhzhia. asserted
train → say → Zaporizhzhia
Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said in a post on Telegram that at least five more people were wounded. asserted
people → say → Telegram
"Despite a warning of heightened danger, people were on the platform," Ukrzaliznytsia said, adding that rescuers were on the scene. asserted
rescuers → say → scene
"Many people were killed. asserted
people → kill → ?
Lots were injured," Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov wrote on Telegram. asserted
Filatov → injure → Telegram
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