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At least 3 killed in northern Ukraine strike as European leaders condemn train attack
Aftermath of a Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, 14 September 2026.
Chernihiv Police, Telegram

A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.

⦿ 09:12 GMT | UPDATE

Winter to be 'turning point' for conflict, Polish Defence Minister says  

Winter will be “turning point” for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Poland's Defence Minister 
Cezary Tomczyk has said in an interview on Polish news channel TVN24.

“Russia believes this could be a turning point in terms of how the war is waged, and that Ukraine today also needs maximum support from the Western world to survive the war and to be able to effectively defend itself against air attack,” he said.

Cezary Tomczyk looks on during an interview with Reuters in Warsaw, Poland, 9 July 2024.
Reuters

⦿ 08:54 GMT | UPDATE

At least three killed after farm warehouse struck, Ukrainian police say  

At least three people have been killed after Russia struck farm warehouses in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, local police said in a post on Telegram. Another seven people were injured in the attack, authorities added.

Aftermath of a Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, 14 September 2026.
Chernihiv Police, Telegram

⦿ 08:47 GMT | UPDATE

Strike on train near Ukraine's border was meant to scare Kyiv's allies, EU foreign policy chief says 

Reuters

A Russian drone attack on a train near Ukraine's border with NATO member Poland on Sunday was meant to scare Western countries supporting Ukraine, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said. 

“I think we should act the opposite. We should show that we are there for Ukraine and we are not scared,” she told reporters in Rovaniemi, Finland, where she attended a summit on Europe's Arctic strategy.

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas speaks to the media at the Arktikum science centre during the European Arctic Summit, in Rovaniemi, Finland, 14 September 2026.
Reuters

⦿ 07:00 GMT | UPDATE

Russian city of Sochi hit by strikes, Mayor says 

Drone strikes hit several districts in the Russian city of Sochi overnight, triggering fires, Mayor of Sochi Andrey Proshunin, said in a post on Telegram. Five people were injured in the attacks, including a child, he said.

⦿ 06:48 GMT | UPDATE

Ukraine's military set to get new ballistic missiles within weeks 

New ballistic missiles are due to enter into service with the Ukrainian military within weeks, newspaper The Kyiv Independent has reported, citing the CEO of Ukrainian defence firm Fire Point. 

⦿ 06:34 GMT | UPDATE

Poland scrambled security chiefs after Russian strike on passenger train near border 

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urgently convened government ministers, as well as military and intelligence officials, after a Russian strike hit a Kyiv-Warsaw train near Poland's border with Ukraine. 

Adam Szłapka, Polish Government Spokesperson, said the meeting focused on the country's “security situation,” following the incident.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk meets with government ministers, and military and security officials following the train strike, 13 September 2026.
Adam Szłapka, X

⦿ 06:23 GMT | UPDATE

Russian attacks on northeast Ukraine injure four, official says 

Russian strikes on Kharkiv in northeast Ukraine injured four people in the past 24 hours, Oleh Syniehubov, the region's Governor has said in a post on Telegram.  

He said that Kharkiv was targeted with drones and guided bombs during the attacks. 

Aftermath of attack on Kharkiv, northeast Ukraine, 14 September 2026.
Oleh Syniehubov, Telegram
Firefighters inspect building struck in Kharkiv, northeast Ukraine, 14 September 2026.
Oleh Syniehubov, Telegram

⦿ 06:15 GMT | UPDATE

Russia shot down 399 drones overnight, Defence Ministry says 

Russian air defence systems shot down 399 Ukrainian drones over Russia and the Black Sea overnight, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing Moscow's Defence Ministry. 

⦿ 04:53 GMT | UPDATE

EU condemns Russian strike near Ukraine-Poland border after train incident

Anadolu

The European Union has condemned Russian strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border, including an attack on a passenger train reportedly carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials.

EU Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said, “We strongly condemn the latest Russian strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border, including the attack on a passenger train.”

He added that the bloc would continue supporting Ukraine’s defence, pointing to the EU’s recent approval of €6.1 billion or $7 billion in support for Ukrainian air and missile defence.

⦿ 04:24 GMT | UPDATE

Boris Johnson condemns Russian train strike near Poland border

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has criticised a Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian locomotive near the Poland border, saying it was an example of the attacks on civilian infrastructure faced by Ukrainians daily.

Johnson was traveling on the same train line before the attack happened on Sunday. 

⦿ 03:41 GMT | UPDATE

Russian drone strike hits train near Poland border as Ukraine says diplomatic train may have been targeted

Ukraine says a Russian drone strike on a train near the Poland border may have targeted a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European security officials. The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn station shortly before the diplomatic train was due to arrive, according to Ukrainian Railways.

The operator said the drone was detected before impact, and passengers were ordered to prepare for evacuation. No casualties were reported. Russia said it targeted railway infrastructure in western Ukraine, but has not commented on Kyiv’s claim that the diplomatic train may have been the intended target.

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