Russian drones hit a locomotive and a fuel station at the Polish border shortly after a diplomatic train left

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

Russian drones attacking western Ukraine overnight into 13 September hit a gas station near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing and a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train about 2 kilometres from the Polish border, the Kyiv Independent reported. Ukraine's railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia said a diplomatic train carrying European security advisers and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson had been at Yahodyn station shortly before the locomotive was hit, AFP reported. On 14 September a Russian Gerbera drone with a small explosive charge was found on a beach in Rusinowo, Poland, according to preliminary prosecutor findings.

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1. Evidence The Times of Israel Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrzaliznytsia statement reported by AFP · published 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC Shortly before the locomotive was hit at the Ukrainian-Polish border, a diplomatic train was at Yagodyn station.
2. Corroboration Kyiv Independent Media · Unaffiliated origin: Kyiv Independent reporting on Ukrainian and Polish officials · published 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC

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