'Dozens' injured, including children, following Russian drone strike on Ukraine train station
'So far, we know of at least 30 victims,; Zelenskyy said in a statement on Saturday.
At least 30 people have been injured after a Russian drone strike hit two trains at a Ukrainian railway station.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on the transport hub in the Sumy region on Saturday, as it was confirmed that three children were among the passengers injured.
Taking to X, Mr Zelenskyy said: “A savage Russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region.
"All emergency services are already on the scene and have begun helping people. All information about the injured is being established.
"So far, we know of at least 30 victims. Preliminary reports indicate that both Ukrzaliznytsia staff and passengers were at the site of the strike."
According to regional governor Oleh Hryhorov, a train heading to Kyiv had been hit. Medics and rescuers are working on the scene.
A savage Russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region. All emergency services are already on the scene and have begun helping people. All information about the injured is being established. So far, we know of at least 30 victims. Preliminary reports… pic.twitter.com/ZZoWfPmpL5
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 4, 2025
Top aide of Mr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, accused Russia of a "war against civilians", saying Russia deliberately targeted the station and train.
About 30 people were reportedly injured in the incident. No fatalities have been reported in the immediate aftermath of the strike, according to the head of the local district administraion Oksana Tarasuik.
The strike follows what has been Russia's "biggest attack yet" on Ukrainian gas since the war broke out in 2022.