Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'

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What happened

Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:22:00 UTC.

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  1. Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'

  2. Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

  3. Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after Boris Johnson, other visiting dignitaries passed through

  4. Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

  5. Russia targeting EU, UK officials? Ukraine’s big claim after drone strike

  6. Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station

  7. Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

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