US EditionVon Der Leyen, 'Barbarie in Shostka, Russia Targets on Civilians'
The attack killed one and injured about 30 people, including children, prompting calls from the EU and Ukraine to increase pressure on Russia for peace.
- On October 4, 2025, Russian forces struck the Shostka railway station and the Shostka-Kyiv train, killing one person and injuring around 30 passengers and train staff.
- Russian troops used unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver massive strikes on Shostka, and officials said the attack deliberately targeted passengers and train staff.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the scenes at Shostka railway station highlight Russia's recklessness and the EU condemned the strike, expressing support for Ukraine.
- Yesterday, authorities said the attacks de-energized the city of Shostka and part of Shostka district, while the Ukrainian government and the EU urged stronger sanctions to pressure the Kremlin.
- The EU and international partners must increase pressure on Russia until it finally considers a just and lasting peace, von der Leyen said, while Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the strike as terror and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared footage from Shostka.
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Von der Leyen reacts to Russian attack on Shostka railway station, calls for increased pressure on Russia
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen commented on the missile attack on the Shostka railway station by Russia. She strongly condemned the shelling of a civilian infrastructure facility 04 october 2025
"The EU is at the side of Ukraine while its people suffer once again at the hands of Russian barbarism. (ANSA)
The Russian attack on the railway station and passenger train in Shostka, Sumy Province, is yet another confirmation of the Russian regime's constant readiness to attack Ukrainian civilians. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to a statement by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. “The EU stands with Ukraine as its people are once again suffering at the hands of Russian barbarism. The shocking scenes taking …
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