At least 30 people were injured after a Russian drone strike on a railway station in northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.
In a post on X, he stated that according to preliminary reports, train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike in the city of Shostka, in the Sumy region.
Emergency services teams are at the scene of the incident and have begun providing assistance to people, he said, adding that information on the injured is still being established.
He also posted a video showing a burning, damaged train car.
The event is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened tension in the region. Railway lines are vital for the transport of goods and people, as well as for supporting military efforts. Strikes on railway facilities can cause serious logistical problems and affect the delivery of humanitarian aid.
At the site of the strike, the visible picture told a story of tragedy. Emergency services teams worked frantically, and smoke billowed from the destroyed car. Nearby, gathered desperate looks, people were waiting for information about their loved ones.
Russia_q_s actions, aimed at civilian objects such as railway stations, raise questions about the observance of international law and the principles of humanitarian law. This incident underscores the need to take measures to protect the civilian population and infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy, through the social network X, emphasized the seriousness of the situation, highlighting the number of victims and the need for urgent assistance. The video he posted provides the world with a direct look at the consequences of the attack. As information continues to be gathered, the scale of the damage and the consequences for the affected communities are becoming increasingly clear.