Russian Drone Hits Passenger Train in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

A passenger train in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region was targeted by a Russian drone, according to Ukrainian Railways. The national railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, announced the attack on its Facebook page, reporting that the drone hit one of the trains.

Fortunately, observers had previously announced an evacuation, which helped to avoid any fatalities. Preliminary information indicates that one of the four conductors on board suffered minor injuries. The company stated that, with the assistance of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, buses would be organized to transport the passengers to their destinations.

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A passenger train in the Zaporizhzhia region was hit by a drone again.

Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that the safety of passengers and staff is its top priority. Train traffic in the Zaporizhzhia region will continue under close monitoring. Passengers traveling to and from Zaporizhzhia have been warned that they may need to transfer to buses or suburban trains and are advised to follow company notifications via its mobile app.

This incident follows recent Russian strikes on the city and region of Zaporizhzhia, which injured 13 people, including two children, in the past 24 hours. The attack on the train highlights the ongoing risks to civilian infrastructure and transportation amidst the conflict.

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The safety of passengers and staff is the highest priority.