Zelenskyy condemns reported strike on civilian train as Russia intensifies attacks on cities and infrastructure

Reported attack on a civilian train

Ukrainian officials said a strike hit a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, setting carriages alight and killing several people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the incident as terrorism and urged partners to increase pressure on Moscow, arguing that attacks on civilians undermine any credible path to a just settlement.

The report came alongside accounts of wider overnight attacks affecting multiple areas. Ukrainian statements described additional strikes on Odesa and damage to critical infrastructure around the capital, adding to winter energy strains and raising concerns about the resilience of the power grid as temperatures remain low.

Power disruptions and rescue efforts

Authorities said outages left large numbers of residents without electricity, while emergency workers searched through rubble and assessed damage. Officials portrayed the assault as part of an intensifying campaign that targets both population centers and the systems that keep cities functioning.

Ukraine’s leadership renewed its appeals for air-defense support, faster delivery of equipment, and sustained diplomatic backing. The latest episode also highlights the continuing risk to civilian transport and the difficulty of protecting everyday movement when drones and missiles are used across broad areas.