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Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Former CIA director David Petraeus and other European officials narrowly escaped a Russian drone attack on a train near the Yahodyn station close to the Polish border while leaving Ukraine.
- The jet-powered Russian drone struck the locomotive of a train next to theirs, causing a large explosion and prompting an evacuation of passengers.
- The attack occurred shortly after a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European politicians had departed, leading to speculation that the drone might have targeted Johnson’s train.
- If confirmed, this strike would mark a significant escalation by Russia, potentially targeting senior Western officials traveling through Ukraine.
- Russian authorities have not yet commented on the incident, which followed a security conference in Kyiv attended by the officials.
