Sat Oct 04 13:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A Russian strike on the Shostka train station in Ukraine’s Sumy region injured at least 30 people, drawing condemnation from President Zelenskyy. The attack, which targeted a train heading to Kyiv, is part of a stepped-up Russian campaign targeting Ukraine’s railway infrastructure. This comes after Russia’s largest overnight air attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, cutting power to thousands. In response, Ukraine claims to have struck a major oil refinery in Russia, escalating retaliatory strikes between the two countries.
**News Article:**
**Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Injures Dozens, Zelenskyy Condemns “Savage” Act**
*Shostka, Ukraine* – At least 30 people were injured on Saturday in a Russian strike targeting the Shostka train station in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a “savage” act, asserting that Moscow was aware it was targeting civilians.
The strike hit a train headed towards Kyiv, according to regional governor Oleh Hryhorov. Images posted online showed a passenger carriage ablaze. The Shostka station is located approximately 50 kilometers from the Russian border.
“There are injured passengers. Rescuers, medics, and all emergency services are working at the scene,” said acting mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar.
The attack is the latest in a series of intensified Russian air strikes targeting Ukraine’s railway infrastructure, which have been occurring almost daily for the past two months.
This incident follows Russia’s largest overnight air attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including power grids and gas sites, leaving approximately 50,000 households in the Chernigiv region without power. The strikes have raised concerns about Ukraine’s energy security as winter approaches.
Amid escalating tensions, Ukraine’s army claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a major oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region. Kyiv has vowed to increase long-range drone attacks on Russian energy sites, calling it a justified response to Russia’s continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and its power grid. The tit-for-tat attacks signal a dangerous escalation in the conflict as both sides continue to target critical infrastructure.
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