Shakhed-type drones hit passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring two

Oleksandr Shumilin — 27 January, 17:22

Flames and thick smoke rise from a passenger train carriage bearing the Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) sign. Photo: Oleksii Kuleba

A passenger train travelling from Kharkiv Oblast to the west of Ukraine has been hit in a Russian Shahed drone attack, injuring two people and forcing the evacuation of 291 passengers.

Source: Oleksii Kuleba, Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast State Administration

Quote from Kuleba: "Early reports indicate the enemy attacks with three Shakhed-type UAVs. They hit the front of the locomotive and a passenger carriage, causing a fire.

There were 291 passengers on board. People have been evacuated as quickly as possible. At this moment, two people are injured. The train crew brought them out and then handed them over to ambulance teams. Both have been hospitalised."

Details: Oleh Syniehubov said that the train that had been struck is the Barvinkove-Lviv-Chop service. He said that the passengers are being evacuated by reserve buses.

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