Russia-Ukraine War: 13 Killed, 10 Injured as Russian Drone Hits Busy Railway Station in Ukraine’s Dnipro

A Russian jet-powered drone struck a railway station platform in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack hit a platform where a commuter train and a scheduled passenger train were standing, prompting an emergency response at the station.

Russian Drone Hits Passenger Trains in Dnipro

Ukraine's state railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, said the drone struck a platform at Dnipro's main railway station while a passenger train was preparing to depart for Zaporizhzhia, a city to the southeast. Train No. 866, operating on the Dnipro-Zaporizhzhia route, was reportedly at the platform when the attack took place. India Pursuing Release of Citizens Stranded in Ukraine and Russia: MEA.

The railway operator said people were still on the platform despite a warning of heightened danger. Emergency responders, medical personnel and law enforcement officers were deployed to the scene to assist the injured and assess the damage. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov confirmed casualties following the strike. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha also reported fatalities and injuries, while Zelenskyy later put the number of wounded at 10.

Zelenskyy Condemns Attack, Calls for Stronger Sanctions

Zelenskyy described the strike as a horrific attack and expressed condolences to the families of those killed. He said emergency services were working at the scene and called for a stronger international response to Russia's continuing war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian president renewed his appeal to the United States, European countries and the G7 to strengthen sanctions against Moscow and its war-related activities. His remarks came as Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure continued.

Russian Attacks Continue to Disrupt Ukraine's Rail Network

The strike comes amid continued threats to Ukraine's railway system, which remains vital for civilian transport and the country's economy during the war. A Reuters report published on October 28 said Ukrainian railway facilities had faced repeated Russian attacks, forcing passengers and railway staff to evacuate during air-raid alerts and causing significant delays. According to the state railway operator, more than 1,700 railway facilities had been attacked during 2026, including stations, locomotives and passenger carriages. Fresh Ukrainian Drone Strikes Reported Near Moscow, Russian Forces Destroy Several UAV's.

The Dnipro attack adds to the dangers faced by civilians using Ukraine's rail network. Further details about the full extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the latest strike may emerge as emergency operations and official assessments continue.

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