Russian drone hits train in Kharkiv Oblast: passenger killed despite evacuation, four injured

A Russian drone has struck a Lozova-Kharkiv train in Kharkiv Oblast, killing a passenger and injuring four people. Passengers had been evacuated from the train, but some people remained in the vicinity.

Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Ukraine's Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport

Quote: "A Russian drone has struck the Lozova-Kharkiv electric-powered train at the Lymanivka station in Kharkiv Oblast.

Due to the threat of a drone strike, the train was stopped in advance and passengers were evacuated. The majority, along with the train crew, were at a safe distance from the railway infrastructure. However, some people remained near the train. This had fatal consequences: a passenger was killed, and four people were injured in the strike."

Details: Kalashnyk stressed that it is essential to strictly follow the instructions of railway workers during evacuations and under no circumstances remain near rolling stock due to the threat of repeat strikes.

"Today, Russia attacked this electric-powered train for a second time while rescue workers were operating at the scene. Fortunately, there were no casualties," he added.

On 23 August, when Ukraine marks National Flag Day, Russian forces have struck railway infrastructure five times so far.

In Odesa Oblast, a jet-powered Shahed drone struck the locomotive of a passenger train. The train had also been stopped in advance, and railway workers evacuated the passengers. There were 593 people on board, including 15 children. There were no casualties. After the first strike, Russian forces attacked the locomotive again. All passengers have since been safely transported to Odesa by bus with the assistance of Odesa Oblast Military Administration and the State Emergency Service, Kalashnyk said.

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