# Russian attacks kill 5, injure 44 across Ukraine as jet-powered drone hits passenger train in Odesa Oblast

https://mins.news/en/item/29670

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-23 08:53 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-9-injure-43-across-ukraine-over-past-day-as-jet-powered-drone-hits-passenger-train-in-odesa-oblast/

> Russian attacks killed at least five people and injured at least 44 across Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said. In Odesa Oblast, a jet-powered drone struck a passenger train carrying 593 people, including 15 children, but timely evacuation and an emergency stop prevented casualties. Russia launched 127 drones overnight, while Ukrainian air defenses reported downing 97. Several other regions also reported deaths and injuries.

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