Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

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What happened

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:12:20 UTC.

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

  2. Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border

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

  4. Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

  5. Russian drone hits train in Ukraine soon after visiting officials left

  6. Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through

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

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