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Zelensky on Odesa region train strike: It was an entirely civilian target
Ukrinform reports that a Russian jet-powered drone struck a passenger train in the Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The train was carrying 340 people, and President Zelensky described it as an entirely civilian target.
Why it matters
The strike on a civilian passenger train highlights the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure and lives in the conflict, as emphasized by President Zelensky's characterization of the target.
What's unclear
- The number of casualties among the passengers is not reported.
- The exact location and time of the strike are not specified.
- The status of the train's passengers after the attack is unknown.
Linked public sources
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