I Thought Ukraine Was Losing. Then I Was Almost Hit by a Russian Drone.

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   Russia Strikes Train Near Polish Border After High-Level European Visit

   Russia targeted a train and train station near the Polish border shortly after Boris Johnson and other top European officials departed the area. The strike targeted Ukrainian rail infrastructure and resulted in a close call for a former CIA director. In response, Poland has scrambled fighter jets, shut airports, and reinforced border crossing protections. While some view the attack as a warning to Kyiv's allies, others characterize it as part of a broader Russian campaign to hunt Ukraine's trains. Poland has since reiterated its support for Ukraine despite the security escalation.

   Why it matters

   Railways serve as critical arteries for Western aid and diplomatic travel into Ukraine. Attacks near the border increase the risk of spillover into NATO territory. This incident coincides with broader Russian efforts to disrupt logistics and intimidate international supporters.

   What is confirmed

   • Russia struck a train and train station near the border of Poland and Ukraine.
   • The strike occurred shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through the area.
   • Poland reinforced protections at border crossings with Ukraine.
   • Poland scrambled fighter jets and shut airports due to Russian drone threats.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The strike was intended as a warning to the allies of Kyiv.
   • The attack may have been a failed assassination attempt.
   • A former CIA head had a close call during the Russian strike.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of the targets or intent behind the train strike
   • Further NATO or Polish military deployments along the border
   • Ukrainian reports on the impact of the rail campaign on logistics
   Sources used for this update (17)

   1. bbc.com — Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
   2. The New York Times — Close Call for Ex-C.I.A. Head as Russia Strikes Ukraine Near Polish Border
   3. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 13, 2026
   4. The New York Times — Russian Strike on Train Station Near Poland Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies
   5. The Economist — The War Room newsletter: Russia is hunting Ukraine’s trains
   6. The Washington Post — When drones targeted our train journey out of Ukraine
   7. Reuters — Poland reinforces protection of border crossings with Ukraine
   8. CNN — Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe
   9. The Free Press — I Thought Ukraine Was Losing. Then I Was Almost Hit by a Russian Drone.
   10. dw.com — Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacks
   11. National Review — Russia’s Attempted Attack Inside America Should Be a Turning Point for Trump
   12. Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) — On a Train Under Russian Attack
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