On October 29, 2026, Russia launched an attack on the train station in Dnipro, resulting in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to another 14, including an 11-year-old boy in serious condition. This incident has sparked widespread international concern, with French President Emmanuel Macron expressing his outrage and condolences to Ukraine.
French President's Response
Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Ukraine needs to strive for more than just a local ceasefire, which was achieved at the local level in Oleshky. He stated that it is unacceptable for Russia to continue ignoring such proposals and to escalate the conflict by attacking civilians. Macron called on Europe to double its efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace and to compel Russia to come to the negotiating table.
Ukrzaliznytsia's Actions Following the Attack
The Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) reported that prior to the Russian military's attack on the Dnipro station, passengers were warned in advance about the air raid alert. In particular, an evacuation was organized from the train that was set to depart for Zaporizhzhia. According to the company, there were more than 10 minutes left before the strike, and repeated announcements were made urging people to seek shelter. However, despite these measures, many people remained near the train, leading to a significant number of casualties.
Ukrzaliznytsia promised to review its safety protocols and urged passengers not to ignore air raid signals and the instructions of railway workers. They also reminded that train stations and railway infrastructure remain priority targets for attacks by Russia.