Russia reported four deaths from Ukrainian drone strikes as both sides continued exchanging attacks, while Poland and Ukraine accused Moscow of escalation following a strike near their shared border.
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Key facts
- Russia says four people were killed in Ukrainian strikes.
- Both sides continued attacking each other with waves of drones.
- Poland and Ukraine accused Russia of 'escalation' after strikes near the border.
- Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border while Western officials, including former UK PM Boris Johnson, were nearby.
Russia said four people were killed in Ukrainian drone strikes as the two countries continued to attack each other with waves of drones, according to Al Jazeera. The exchanges mark the latest round in ongoing hostilities between Moscow and Kyiv.
Both sides have been trading drone attacks, with the strikes forming part of a broader pattern of assaults, Al Jazeera reported. Russia attributed the four deaths to the Ukrainian strikes.
Separately, Poland and Ukraine accused Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near their shared border, according to Al Jazeera. The accusations followed a Russian strike close to the boundary between the two countries.
Al Jazeera reported that Western officials, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
The proximity of the strike to the border of Poland, a NATO member, adds a further dimension to concerns raised by officials in both Warsaw and Kyiv. Al Jazeera did not report additional casualty figures from the border strike.
The reports underscore the continuing intensity of drone warfare between the two sides and the risks posed by attacks occurring close to NATO territory.
Why it matters
Attacks near the Poland-Ukraine border raise the risk of the war spilling closer to NATO territory, which could have wider implications for European security. The presence of Western officials near a struck train highlights the potential for the conflict to affect international figures and heighten diplomatic tensions.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the strikes?
Russia said four people were killed in Ukrainian drone strikes, according to Al Jazeera.
Why are Poland and Ukraine accusing Russia of escalation?
Poland and Ukraine accused Russia of 'escalation' after strikes near their shared border, according to Al Jazeera.
Were any Western officials affected?
Al Jazeera reported that Western officials, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
Timeline
- Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
Al Jazeera: Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
- Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Al Jazeera: Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.