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Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Strike on Kyiv Railway Depot, Killing Seven

On September 1, 2026, Russian ballistic missiles struck a railway depot in Kyiv, Ukraine, killing seven people. The attack caused extensive damage and led to the closure of two railway sections. The strike marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russian ballistic missiles targeted a railway depot in Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 1, 2026, at approximately 04:59 UTC. The attack resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, according to reports from the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency and Ukrinform. The strike caused significant damage to the railway infrastructure, prompting the closure of two railway sections. The exact number of casualties and the extent of damage were confirmed by both sources, though no further details were provided.

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WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencySep 1, 09:05 AM
Russia accurately struck a railway depot in Kyiv with ballistic missiles: 7 killed

There were many damages, and traffic was closed on two sections, reported Peretsky.

StateUkrinformSep 1, 08:59 AM
Russian ballistic missile strike on railway infrastructure in Kyiv kills seven people - Ukrinform

Russian ballistic missile strike on railway infrastructure in Kyiv kills seven people  Ukrinform