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Russian Drone Strikes Shostka Train Station, Dozens Hurt as Poland Raises Air Patrols

The attack highlights a broader campaign targeting infrastructure as Ukraine races to bolster air defense before winter.

Overview

  • Ukrainian officials said a Russian drone hit the Shostka rail station in Sumy, injuring roughly 30 people as emergency crews responded on site.
  • Video circulating online shows a UAV striking the station and passenger cars burning afterward, which Zelensky shared in official posts.
  • Some outlets reported one death from the Shostka attack, with authorities still verifying final casualty figures.
  • Zelensky condemned the strike as terrorism and announced new sanctions targeting Russian business figures, drone manufacturers and oil‑linked entities.
  • Separate attacks continued against cities and energy assets, including a fatal strike in Zaporizhia and what Naftogaz called the largest assault on Ukrainian gas production, while Poland mobilized aircraft and air defenses to protect its airspace.