Russian drone strike on Kyiv-bound train raises security concerns for Europe
A Russian drone hit a locomotive near the Polish border after a train carrying senior European politicians passed, prompting analysis of the threat to EU security.
On Sunday a Russian-operated drone struck a locomotive on the Kyiv-Warsaw route just two kilometres from the Polish frontier, shortly after a train carrying senior European politicians had travelled the same track. Tomáš Pojar argues the attack demonstrates Russia’s willingness to extend its intimidation beyond Ukraine and challenges the safety of European officials. He calls for continued EU support for Ukraine and stronger funding for Czech intelligence agencies, noting the recent departure of director Michal Koudelka.
Pojar also discusses the electoral success of the Alternative für Deutschland in Saxony-Anhalt, the potential impact of a pro-Russian stance in German politics, and recent visits by CIA chief John Ratcliffe and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. He concludes that Europe must maintain its western alignment to avoid being sidelined by rivals.
Why it matters
The drone strike highlights the expanding reach of Russian aggression and its implications for European security and political stability.
How this story developed
- Sep 12 Russia conducts tightly-controlled parliamentary vote amid fifth year of Ukraine war
- Sep 13 Russia's state nuclear corporation head Alexei Likhachev says Ukrainian forces attacked diesel fuel trucks near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, killing two Russian servicemen and injuring many others.
- Sep 13 Likhachev added casualty figures, reporting two Russian servicemen killed and numerous injuries.
- Sep 16 Voting has begun, moving the election from planning to execution.
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