Cross-border attacks continue as EU officials condemn Russian train strike
Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine continue to cause casualties as EU diplomats condemn a Russian attack on a train near the Polish border.
Military strikes between Ukraine and Russia have persisted despite recent claims by US President Donald Trump that both sides agreed to stop targeting energy infrastructure.
In southern Ukraine, local authorities reported that Russian artillery bombardment in the Kherson region left two individuals dead and 14 others injured. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes wounded seven people across Russia's Belgorod region and the coastal resort city of Sochi.
On the diplomatic front, European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian attack on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, warning that the action aimed to intimidate and divide European allies. In Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree dismissing the national prosecutor general.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)
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Earlier coverage
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- Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCEU leaders condemn Russian border train strike as attacks continue
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- Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCTrump announces energy strike pause as EU extends Russian sanctions