Missile strike hits commuter train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, two seriously injured
A missile hit a commuter train in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, causing at least two passengers to sustain serious injuries, according to the state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia.
A missile struck a commuter train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, injuring at least two passengers seriously as the train was halted for evacuation. Ukrzaliznytsia reported that the victims remained too close to the rolling stock when the strike hit. The company's director, Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, posted on Facebook that the attack was carried out by the Russian enemy, though no claim has been made by Russian authorities.
The railway operator warned passengers to follow crew instructions and stay at least 200 metres away from trains and rail facilities when shelters are unavailable. This incident follows weeks of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's railway network, highlighting the ongoing danger to civilian transport.
Why it matters
The strike underscores the continued risk to civilians as Russia targets Ukraine's rail infrastructure amid the war.
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