When drones targeted our train journey out of Ukraine

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

The drone, long and sleek with four fins and a rear-mounted engine, whistled in low like a small jet.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:28:23 UTC.

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  1. Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says

  2. Member of British armed forces killed in Ukraine crash, says MoD

  3. Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure

  4. Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's claims of deal

  5. When drones targeted our train journey out of Ukraine

  6. Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes

  7. Indian-origin man, woman killed by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks

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