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Russian strike on train "terror knocking on EU's door'

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What happened

The Kremlin said on Monday it would keep striking targets across the "whole" of Ukraine, when asked about a rare drone attack on the Polish border that has rattled Warsaw and its European allies.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:57:08 UTC.

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  2. EU leaders urge unity after Russian strike on train

  3. How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

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  7. Russian strike on train "terror knocking on EU's door'

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