A Russian drone strike targeted a railway station in Ukraine shortly after former CIA Director David Petraeus was present, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack occurred near the Polish border, striking an engine carriage of a train that had been evacuated.
This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar strike that hit a train minutes after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European dignitaries had departed on the same route. The proximity of these attacks to high-profile international figures underscores the volatile security situation and the risks associated with transportation infrastructure in the conflict zone.
Russian Drone Strike Hits Near Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus After Johnson's Train Departs
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