--- title: "Russian Drone Strikes Civilian Electric Train in Dnipro: 13 Dead, At Least Five Injured" description: "On October 29, a jet drone struck the station platform in Dnipro where electric train No. 866 was stationed. According to authorities, 13 people were killed and at least five injured. Rescuers and medics are working at the scene." date: 2026-10-29T09:45:49.985Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/dnipro-drone-attack-electric-train-13-killed tags: [dnipro, drone-attack, railway, ukraine, casualties, rbc-ukraine, civilian-casualties] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Russian Drone Strikes Civilian Electric Train in Dnipro: 13 Dead, At Least Five Injured ![A firefighter in uniform and helmet holds a rolled fire hose in front of a specialized fire truck.](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/29/dnipro-drone-attack-electric-train-13-killed/dnipro-drone-attack-electric-train-13-killed-1.webp) ## Key Points - A Russian jet drone struck the platform of the Dnipro railway station where electric train No. 866 Dnipro — Zaporizhzhia was located - According to Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Hanzha, 13 people died and at least five were injured - Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov confirmed the tragedy on his Facebook - Ukrzaliznytsia reported that the strike hit the platform where people were present, despite the announced heightened danger - The attack occurred against the backdrop of an overnight strike involving 112 drones across Ukrainian regions On October 29, 2026, a tragedy occurred in Dnipro: a Russian jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle struck a civilian electric train at the railway station. According to the latest data confirmed by local authorities, 13 people were killed and at least five civilians were injured in the attack. Rescue services, medics, and law enforcement agencies are currently working at the scene. ### Chronology and Circumstances of the Attack According to a statement by Ukrzaliznytsia, the jet drone hit one of the platforms of the Dnipro railway station, where electric train No. 866 operating the Dnipro — Zaporizhzhia route was located at the time of the attack. The railway company emphasized that despite the declared heightened danger, people were on the platform at the moment of the strike. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, this specific circumstance led to a significant number of casualties among civilian passengers and those waiting for departure. ### Reaction of City and Regional Authorities Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov reported the tragedy on his Facebook account, describing the incident as a drone strike on a civilian electric train. "A tragedy in Dnipro. A drone hit a civilian electric train. Many dead, a bunch of wounded," Filatov wrote. The Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, provided specific figures on Telegram: according to his data, 13 people were killed and at least five were injured. "13 people died due to the Russian attack on Dnipro. At least five were wounded. Medics are providing all necessary assistance," Hanzha stated. ### Emergency Services at the Scene Immediately after the attack, rescue teams, medical crews, and law enforcement officers were dispatched to the incident site. According to local authorities, medics are providing necessary assistance to the wounded. Details regarding the condition of the victims and the circumstances of the fatalities were not disclosed at the time of publication. Work to eliminate the consequences of the strike and investigate the circumstances of the attack is ongoing. ### Context: Massive Overnight Attack Across Ukrainian Regions The strike on Dnipro occurred against the backdrop of a large-scale attack launched by Russia across various Ukrainian regions last night. According to RBC-Ukraine, 112 drones were deployed during the nighttime operation. Air defense forces reported on the number of intercepted drones. The attack on railway infrastructure in Dnipro became one of the most severe episodes of this series of strikes because it harmed civilian passengers rather than a military or industrial target. ### Railway Transport Safety Issues The incident once again raises the question of passenger railway safety amid ongoing drone attacks. Ukrzaliznytsia's statement notes that heightened danger was announced, yet people remained on the platform at the time of the strike. This raises questions about the adequacy of evacuation and passenger warning measures at stations during air raids. As of publication, no official clarifications on this matter have been issued by the railway company or city authorities. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [РФ ударила по электропоезду в Днепре, 13 человек погибли](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rf-udarila-elektropotyagu-dnipri-13-lyudey-1793266829.html) - The primary source contains statements from Mayor Filatov, RMA Head Hanzha, and Ukrzaliznytsia. All three sources agree on the basic facts: a drone strike on an electric train, 13 dead, 5+ injured, train No. 866. ## FAQ ### How many people died as a result of the attack on the electric train in Dnipro? According to Dnipropetrovsk RMA Head Oleksandr Hanzha, 13 people died. At least five civilians were injured. ### Which specific object was hit by the strike? According to Ukrzaliznytsia's statement, a jet drone hit one of the platforms of the Dnipro railway station where electric train No. 866 on the Dnipro — Zaporizhzhia route was located at the time of the attack. ### Was an alert announced at the time of the attack? Yes. Ukrzaliznytsia's statement indicates that heightened danger was announced, but people were on the platform at the moment of the strike. ### Who confirmed the information about the attack? The information was confirmed by Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov on Facebook, Dnipropetrovsk RMA Head Oleksandr Hanzha on Telegram, and Ukrzaliznytsia in an official statement.