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WorldRussia's strike near Poland puts Ukraine's railway lifeline in focus. But the bigger threat lies elsewhere

On Sept. 13, a Russian drone hit the locomotive of a Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train near Yahodyn, just 2 kilometers from the Polish border, without causing casualties. Ukraine increasingly relies on rail for passengers, trade, diplomacy and wartime logistics, while attacks can create wider, less visible disruption for freight, businesses and the economy.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-27 06:36Original

Russia's strike near Poland puts Ukraine's railway lifeline in focus. But the bigger threat lies elsewhere
Russia's strike near Poland puts Ukraine's railway lifeline in focus. But the bigger threat lies elsewhereWorld