Volodymyr Zelensky says Dnipro drone strike hit where a "regular passenger train" stood

On Thursday, a Russian unmanned aircraft struck a platform at Dnipro’s main railway station, where a local commuter service and a long‑distance passenger train were present, killing at least 13 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the incident as a grave assault and said it underscores the need for continued sanctions against Russia while the conflict persists. Ukrainian emergency crews reported bodies on the platform and two damaged train cars with shattered windows. The air force said three drones were intercepted, but one evaded defenses and hit the station. The attack follows a pattern of drone strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure since the 2022 invasion, which have disrupted thousands of train services.