Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was caught up in a security scare in Ukraine after a Russian drone struck a train travelling behind the one he was on, according to Sky News.
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Key facts
- Boris Johnson was travelling by train in Ukraine when the incident occurred, according to Sky News.
- A Russian drone hit a train behind the one Johnson was travelling in, Sky News reported.
- Sky News described the incident as a narrow escape for Johnson.
- Russia has been accused of 'escalation' in connection with the incident, according to Sky News.
- Further details of the incident were not provided in the available reporting.
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare in Ukraine, according to Sky News. The outlet reported that a train behind the one Johnson was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone.
Sky News described the incident as a narrow escape for Johnson.
The strike on the train travelling behind Johnson’s has prompted accusations against Russia of ‘escalation’, according to Sky News’s reporting.
Beyond the account that a train behind Johnson’s was struck by a Russian drone, further details of the incident — including its exact location, timing and any casualties — were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
A drone strike close to a prominent former Western leader travelling in Ukraine draws attention to the risks faced by high-profile visitors during the ongoing war. Key details of the incident remain unconfirmed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Boris Johnson in Ukraine?
According to Sky News, Boris Johnson was caught up in a security scare when a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone.
Was Boris Johnson injured in the drone attack?
The available reporting from Sky News describes it as a narrow escape and states the drone hit a train behind his; it does not report any injuries to Johnson.
Why is Russia accused of escalation?
Sky News reported that the drone strike, which occurred near Johnson's train, prompted accusations against Russia of 'escalation'. Further detail was not provided in the available reporting.
Timeline
- Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack – as Russia accused of 'escalation'
Sky News: Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.