Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

BBC World Tuesday 06 October 2026, 09:48 UTC 1 min read

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Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.

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