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title: "Strikes on Four Cities: Dnipro Station Platform Destroyed, Two Girls Killed in Chernihiv"
description: "On October 29, Russia launched a series of strikes on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, and Zaporizhzhia. According to preliminary data, at least 17 people, including children, were killed, and dozens wounded."
date: 2026-10-29T11:51:42.757Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/strikes-on-four-cities-dnipro-chernihiv-kremenchuk-zaporizhzhia
tags: [ukraine, russia-strikes, dnipro, chernihiv, kremenchuk, zaporizhzhia, railway-station, casualties, drones]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Strikes on Four Cities: Dnipro Station Platform Destroyed, Two Girls Killed in Chernihiv

![Rescuers and medics provide aid to an injured person on a stretcher near a damaged train](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/29/udary-po-chetyrem-gorodam-dnipro-chernigov-kremenchuk-zaporozhye/udary-po-chetyrem-gorodam-dnipro-chernigov-kremenchuk-zaporozhye-1.webp)

## Key Points

- In Dnipro, a jet drone hit the station platform with passenger train No. 866; at least 13 dead, 13 wounded, six in extremely critical condition
- In Chernihiv, a "Banderol" missile fell in the city center; two 15-year-old girls were killed, at least 22 injured
- In Kremenchuk, a UAV hit a residential building: preliminarily 2 dead, 11 wounded; in Zaporizhzhia, an FPV drone hit a minibus taxi, one wounded
- Zelenskyy called on the EU, US, and G7 to take new sanctions steps, calling the strikes proof of the need to increase pressure

On the afternoon of October 29, 2026, the Russian Armed Forces launched a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure in four Ukrainian cities — Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, and Zaporizhzhia. According to preliminary data from regional authorities and medical facilities, at least 17 people, including children, were killed in the attacks, and dozens of civilians were wounded. The strike on the railway station in Dnipro, where a passenger train was standing on the platform at the moment of the attack, had the most severe consequences.

### Dnipro: Jet Drone Hits Platform with Passenger Train

At around 11:00, an enemy jet drone struck the platform of the Dnipro railway station, where an electric train and passenger train No. 866 on the Dnipro — Zaporizhzhia route were standing. According to JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, a high alert level was announced before the strike, but a significant number of people were on the platform at the time of the attack. The Vostok Air Command specified that four jet drones were directed at the Dnipropetrovsk region: three were shot down, and one reached its target and hit the platform. As of the evening of October 29, at least 13 dead and 13 wounded were recorded in Dnipro. The general director of the Mechnikov Hospital reported that six victims are in extremely critical condition, suffering from multiple shrapnel wounds. Four are already undergoing surgery, and another two are being stabilized for surgery. Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration Oleksandr Gantzha specified that among the critical patients are an 11-year-old boy, men aged 40 and 53, and a 26-year-old woman.

### Chernihiv: "Banderol" Hits City Center, Two 15-Year-Old Girls Killed

In Chernihiv, the enemy used a "Banderol" glide missile, which fell right in the center of the city while many people were on the streets. Cars and shops caught fire at the strike site, and apartments in nearby residential buildings were damaged. Head of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration Vyacheslav Chaus confirmed that two girls born in 2011 were killed in the attack. At least 22 other people were injured, including three children. Due to the destruction on Pobedy Avenue, public transport traffic has been temporarily rerouted around the damaged section.

### Kremenchuk and Zaporizhzhia: Strikes on Residential Area and Minibus Taxi

In Kremenchuk (Poltava region), an enemy UAV hit an apartment building in a residential area. Apartments were damaged, and cars caught fire in the courtyards. According to preliminary data, two people were killed and at least 11 injured, including three children. In the center of Zaporizhzhia, an FPV drone hit a minibus taxi. Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration Mykhailo Semykin reported one wounded person and published photos of the aftermath.

### Kyiv's Reaction: Zelenskyy Calls for Intensified Sanctions Pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the attacks by publishing footage from the scene of the strike at the Dnipro station. He stated that every such strike is "further proof" that sanctions pressure on Russia must not weaken. "How many such terrorist strikes has Russia inflicted on our people even after the lifting of sanctions from certain Russian oligarchs and energy sectors instead of moving toward de-escalation," the head of state wrote, urging Europe, the US, and the G7 to take "new, stronger sanctions steps." As of the evening of October 29, all casualty figures remain preliminary; final data will be published as work at the sites is completed and victims are discharged from hospitals.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Трагедия на перроне в Днепре и убитые дети в Чернигове: что известно о последствиях атак РФ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tragediya-peroni-dnipri-ta-vbiti-diti-chernigovi-1793274199.html) - Primary source. All factual data (number of drones, train numbers, names of officials, casualty figures) are taken from this material. Casualty figures are designated as preliminary.

## FAQ

### How many people were killed as a result of the October 29 strikes?

According to preliminary data as of the evening of October 29: in Dnipro — at least 13 dead, in Chernihiv — 2 dead (15-year-old girls), in Kremenchuk — preliminarily 2 dead. Total at least 17 people. Final figures have not been published.

### What exactly hit the railway station in Dnipro?

A jet drone. The Vostok Air Command reported that 4 jet drones were directed at the Dnipropetrovsk region, three were shot down, and one hit the platform where passenger train No. 866 Dnipro — Zaporizhzhia was standing.

### What type of weapon was used in Chernihiv?

A "Banderol" glide missile (guided aerial bomb). It fell in the city center, damaging residential buildings, shops, and cars.

### Are there any children among the victims?

Yes. In Dnipro, among the critical cases is an 11-year-old boy. In Chernihiv, two 15-year-old girls were killed, and three other children were wounded. In Kremenchuk, among the 11 injured are three children.