A passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region was targeted in a drone attack, according to preliminary reports. Authorities indicated that three Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were involved in the incident. One drone reportedly struck the area in front of the locomotive, while another hit a passenger car, leading to a fire.
The train was carrying a total of 291 passengers at the time of the attack. Ukrainian officials and emergency services responded to the scene, but details about injuries or casualties have not yet been confirmed. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region amid the broader conflict in Ukraine.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the attack, and there has been no immediate claim of responsibility. The event raises concerns about the safety of civilian transportation and the escalating use of drones in the region’s security dynamics.