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Russian attack in Kyiv leaves 12 dead, alert in Baltic states

A Russian strike on a railway depot in Kyiv resulted in 12 deaths, including six railway workers. Drones have raised alerts in Latvia and Estonia.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Russian airstrike on a railway depot in Kyiv has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, according to Rai News. Among the victims, six were railway workers, while another injured individual is hospitalized, according to ANSA.

In response to the attack, alarming events have been reported in the Baltic states, where Russian drones triggered alerts in Latvia and crossed into Estonia, according to information from ANSA. Turkish fighter jets have been launched as a precaution.

The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, criticized the appointment of Fedorov in Italy, calling it ridiculous, while Guido Crosetto stated that Italy must focus on Rome rather than Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the situation, stating that the reopening of schools will occur against a backdrop of air raid attacks.

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