# Russian drone hits Sumy–Kyiv train, passengers evacuated in time

https://mins.news/en/item/16995

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-08 15:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-hits-sumy-kyiv-train-passengers-evacuated-on-time/

> A Russian drone struck a train traveling between Sumy and Kyiv at about 8 a.m. local time. Passengers were evacuated promptly after the attack. The timing of the evacuation meant those aboard got out safely. The incident was reported by the local branch of Ukraine’s public broadcaster, Suspilne.

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