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Ukraine's Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian drone attack on a crowded passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region that officials say killed at least five people and injured several. Russia has not commented, and officials reported explosions near the train.
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A Russian drone attack struck a crowded passenger train in Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region on Tuesday. Local officials say the strike killed at least five people and injured several others. More than 200 people were on the train when a carriage was hit and nearby explosions occurred. President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly condemned the strike and said there was no military justification for targeting civilians.
Known details:
- Local officials reported at least five people killed and several injured.
- More than 200 people were on the train when one carriage was hit and nearby explosions were reported.
- President Zelensky called the attack terrorism and said 18 people had been in the struck carriage according to his statement.
- Russia has not issued a comment; the article notes an increase in drone and missile attacks on infrastructure this winter.
Summary:
The reported attack led to civilian deaths and drew formal condemnation from Ukraine's president. Undetermined at this time.
