Flags at half-mast across Ukrainian railway stations to honour passengers killed in Russian attack – video

The state-run rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) has lowered flags to half-mast at railway stations across the country in memory of people killed in a Russian drone attack on a passenger train on 27 January.

Source: press service for Ukrainian Railways

Quote: "Today's moment of silence is in memory of our soldiers as well as yesterday's horrific tragedy – our passengers killed by Russia."

Details: Ukrainian Railways also said that its flagship trains, which usually depart to music, will leave in silence throughout the day.

Background:

• The Russians struck a passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast on 27 January; passengers were evacuated by replacement buses.
• The attack claimed the lives of five passengers.

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