Russian Drone Strike on Ukraine's Dnipro Railway Station Kills 13, Injures at Least 5

A Russian drone killed ​13 people at the main railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, hitting a platform crowded ​with people boarding a ​train, officials said.

The state rail ⁠company, Ukrzaliznytsia, said a ​jet-powered drone had hit a ​platform where a commuter train was preparing to depart for the ​nearby southern city of ​Zaporizhzhia.

In a post on X, following the attack, Zelenskyy revealed that the Russian drone hit a crowded platform where both a local commuter train and a scheduled passenger train were parked. Emergency services are currently on-site managing the fallout from what he described as a "horrific" strike on civilians.

Extending his condolences to the victims' families, the Ukrainian president questioned the wisdom of recent international moves easing financial pressures on Moscow.

"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," Zelenskyy wrote.

“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?” he added.

Calling for an immediate crackdown, Zelenskyy urged the European Union, the United States, and the G7 to act firmly against Russia’s military apparatus.

"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," the Ukrainian President wrote. 

The strikes come just days after US First Lady Melania Trump announced that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect beyond Oleshky two days ahead of schedule, with the move aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to the conflict-affected area.

In a post on X, Melania said, “THE CEASEFIRE HAS COMMENCED. The ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect at 4:00 am Moscow time on October 27, 2026. Timing was accelerated two days ahead of schedule to protect the safety of civilians and to facilitate the delivery of critical humanitarian aid. The ceasefire’s geographic area has expanded beyond Oleshky, within the Kherson Region, to provide safe passage for the humanitarian convoys. General Valery Vasilyevich, Joint Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, has confirmed.”