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Russian forces strike train in Odesa region for second time in one day
Russian forces struck a train in the Odesa region for the second time on August 13. A Shahed drone hit a passenger train, killing the driver and his assistant. Around 340 passengers and crew were evacuated, with no injuries reported.
Why it matters
This marks the second attack on a train in the same region in one day, indicating a pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure. The evacuation of passengers highlights the ongoing risk to civilians in the area.
What's unclear
- The exact location of the attack within the Odesa region
- The extent of damage to the train and infrastructure
- Whether the first attack on the same day caused casualties or damage
Linked public sources
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