A deadly drone strike struck a crowded railway station in Dnipro, a major city in central Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others today, according to city officials. The attack hit a railway platform where passenger services were being operated in the train station, turning a major public transport hub into a scene of a major emergency. The attack took place at a very crowded public transport hub and caused an explosion, resulting in at least 13 people being killed, Ukrainian officials said.
A jet-powered drone hit a platform at the Dnipro railway station, Ukraine’s state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia said. A passenger train, Train No. 866, was travelling between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia when the attack happened. A commuter service was also about to leave. People in the train station were on board, and civilians were exposed when the drone struck the railway station.
The Ukrainian regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said 13 people had been killed in the attacks. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov also reported the strike and described the incident as a tragedy for the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 10 people had been injured, according to reports published Monday. The casualties were reported by Ukrainian authorities and more details could be available as emergency operations and assessments continue.
Ukrzaliznytsia said that before the attack, a more severe threat warning had been given, but people were still on the platform when the drone struck. Emergency workers, medical personnel and other officials were at the site to assist victims and deal with the aftermath. The immediate priority was to provide medical assistance to the injured, assess damage and ensure that the affected area was safe for rescue teams. Details of those who were killed or the extent of damage were not available in all initial reports.
The attack on Dnipro shows just how bad things can be for Ukraine's railway network and passengers, which serves to move people and essential supplies between cities. Railway stations and passenger services are still very much a part of civilian life, and in wartime, we see that a strike on a station has much more than an immediate impact on services and creates uncertainty for travellers.
A horrific Russian strike on the railway station in Dnipro. The Russians launched a drone attack on a platform where an ordinary commuter train and a scheduled passenger train were standing. Unfortunately, 13 people have been confirmed killed as of now. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Ten more people were injured. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene. Just how many terrorist strikes has Russia carried out against our people since sanctions were lifted on certain Russian oligarchs and the Russian energy sector, rather than de-escalating? This is precisely why Ukraine has always said that just and decisive action by America and Europe is needed in response to Russian escalation – sanctions against Moscow and its war machine must not be eased for as long as this Russian war continues. It is time for new, stronger sanctions steps by the EU, the United States, and the G7. I thank everyone who is ready to help in this way.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 29, 2026
Dnipro has been under repeated attack during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The city has become a key transport and logistics centre connecting various parts of the country. Drone warfare has become a major element of the conflict, and both sides use unmanned aerial vehicles for attacks and reconnaissance. Such strikes have led to long-standing fears of civilian safety, damage to infrastructure and the challenge of protecting populated areas from aerial threats.
The latest attack may also fuel Ukrainian officials' calls for greater protection of civilians and critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy said the strike was a “major mistake” and called for further international action against Russia. But the full picture of the attack, including its precise operational information and the extent of the damage, needs to be ascertained from official information and independent sources.
As rescue and emergency efforts continue, the deaths in Dnipro added to the civilian toll of the ongoing war. The incident highlights the vulnerability of ordinary passengers who rely on public transport even in times of heightened danger. Ukrainian authorities and the railway operator will provide updates on the effects of the strike, how it will affect train services, how the injured are being treated and any further developments following the strike.
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