On Thursday, October 29, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle strike on the railway station in Dnipro killed 13 people and injured ten others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who published the first photos and videos from the attack site. He stated that the drone hit the platform where a suburban commuter train and a regular passenger train were standing at the time of the impact, explaining the high concentration of civilians in the affected area.
Circumstances of the Attack
According to the head of state, the target of the strike was the station platform in Dnipro, where a regular suburban electric train and a passenger train were located. Ukrainian agency UNN clarifies that the weapon used was a jet-powered drone. Emergency services, medics, and law enforcement are working at the scene, Zelenskyy said. At the time the statement was published, the exact casualty toll stood at 13 dead and 10 injured; the president expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
President's Reaction and Appeal to the International Community
Commenting on the strike, Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked it to the broader context of sanctions policy. He noted that such, in his words, "terrorist strikes" are being carried out by the aggressor state even after part of the sanctions against Russian oligarchs and the energy sector were lifted, instead of the expected de-escalation. The president stated that sanctions against Moscow and its war machine "must not weaken while this Russian war continues," and called on the European Union, the United States, and the G7 to take new, stronger sanctions steps.
Casualties in Other Regions
According to UNN, the nighttime and morning attacks on October 29 caused casualties not only in Dnipro but also in other Ukrainian cities, specifically Chernihiv and Kremenchuk. Thus, the strike on the Dnipro railway station became part of a broader wave of attacks reported by Ukrainian media. Official reports regarding other regions are still being updated as of publication time.
Current Status
As of this writing, confirmed facts include: the jet drone strike on the railway station platform in Dnipro, 13 dead and 10 injured according to the president, and emergency services operating at the scene. The number of casualties in other cities (Chernihiv, Kremenchuk) and the final figures for those injured in Dnipro may be revised as information arrives from the authorities. XAB.info will update this publication as official confirmations become available.
