Attack on Ukrzaliznytsia locomotive near the border with Poland: foreign officials were at the station during the attack
This morning, a Russian jet drone attacked a Ukrzaliznytsia locomotive at Yagodyn station near the border with Poland. The company is currently clarifying the details of the attack and the circumstances under which the rolling stock was hit.
According to reported in Ukrzaliznytsia, shortly before the attack, a diplomatic train was at the station, carrying, among others, security advisers from several EU countries, as well as former European leaders, including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Another train that was at the station at the time of the attack carried former CIA Director David Petraeus.
The jet drone was detected by a dispatcher from the Central Monitoring Group. According to the company, passengers were given an evacuation signal approximately 15 minutes before it hit the locomotive.
"It is quite likely that the target of this Russian drone could have been a diplomatic train," — noted in Ukrzaliznytsia.
The company explained that the diplomatic train left the station earlier than scheduled due to constant adjustments to the timetable in the face of Russian attacks. Train schedules are changed in real time depending on the availability of railway tracks.
Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that attempts by Russian troops to attack civilian rolling stock continue.
"We emphasize the strict and prompt compliance with the safety commands of railway workers," — called in the company.
Ukrzaliznytsia also thanked the employees who ensure the safety of passengers and the smooth operation of the railway.
