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Russia strikes Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train: Ukraine, Poland

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What happened

The strike, just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Polish border, came days after U.S.envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow, hoping to revive Washington-led talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II…

Key facts

  • The strike, just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Polish border, came days after U.S.envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow, hoping to revive Washington-led talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:48:27 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border

  2. Boris Johnson in Ukraine security scare after train hit by Russian drone

  3. Trump calls on Zelenskyy to halt Ukraine strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

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

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

  6. Russia strikes Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train: Ukraine, Poland

  7. Minutes after Boris Johnson, European leaders pass through, Russia strikes Ukrainian train near Poland border

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