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Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border

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What happened

Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:59:11 UTC.

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

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

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