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Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

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What happened

Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:48:37 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two years

  2. Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

  3. Fact check: Misleading claims spark plague fears in Russia

  4. Philip Ingram sees Russia, China and Iran stepping up ‘gray zone’ activities across UK and Europe

  5. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns

  6. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns

  7. Bulgarian Prime Minister says two commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zone

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