A Russian drone attack struck the main railway station in Dnipro, Ukraine, this Thursday, October 29, 2026, killing at least 14 people, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by Reuters and CNN. Passengers were waiting to board when the platform was hit.
Attack during boarding
Railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported that a train was at the station at the time of the explosion. Reuters reported that the train was preparing to depart and that, according to the company, the attack involved a jet-propelled drone.
The death toll was updated throughout the day. Interfax-Ukraine recorded the confirmation of 14 fatalities by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional administration, Oleksandr Hanzha. Initial reports mentioned 13 deaths.
Injured and response from authorities
CNN reported that at least ten people were injured. Other reports published during the day presented higher numbers; therefore, the total number of injured remains subject to update. Medical teams were deployed to treat the victims.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and called for continued pressure on Moscow through sanctions. The attribution of responsibility presented in this report is that of the Ukrainian authorities, as reported by the outlets consulted.
What is confirmed
Sources converge on the location, the presence of passengers, and the toll of at least 14 dead. The data is preliminary and should not be confused with the total number of casualties from other attacks recorded in Ukraine on the same day.
Archive image: platforms at Dnipro main station, photographed on May 14, 2021; does not show the attack. Photo: Toss12/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Photo source.
