EU officials condemn Russian strike near Polish border as hostilities persist

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Posted Oct 22, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-22-0500
EU officials condemn Russian strike near Polish border as hostilities persist
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

European officials condemned a Russian strike near the Polish border as cross-border attacks persist in Kherson, Sochi, and Belgorod despite reported agreements.

European diplomatic leaders have condemned a recent Russian military strike targeting a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated the attack was designed to intimidate European allies and foster division.

Meanwhile, military engagements continue along several fronts. Ukrainian authorities confirmed two fatalities and 14 injuries following shelling in the Kherson region. Conversely, drone strikes in the Russian areas of Sochi and Belgorod left seven people wounded.

The escalations persist despite assertions from U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine agreed to cease strikes against energy infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree dismissing the country's prosecutor general, and the European Union extended its existing sanctions framework against Russia.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

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