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'Entirely plausible' that target of Russian drone could have been Boris Johnson's diplomatic train
EuropeRussian drone strike on train
A train was struck by a Russian drone at the Ukrainian/Polish border, near a train carrying former UK PM Boris Johnson and other officials.
A Ukrainian rail operator considers it 'entirely plausible' that the drone's target was Johnson's diplomatic train.
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Key Takeaways
- The target of the drone strike may have been Johnson's diplomatic train.
- Former UK PM Boris Johnson was on a nearby train at the time of the strike.
- The incident has been condemned by Poland and Ukraine as an 'escalation'.
- The strike occurred near the Ukrainian/Polish border.
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'Entirely plausible' that target of Russian drone could have been Boris Johnson's diplomatic train
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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was on a train at the station when the drone hit.
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential escalation of conflict, increased tensions between Russia and Western countries.
Why It Matters
The incident could lead to increased diplomatic tensions and potential military responses.
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Timeline of this story
- 6h agoTheJournal.ie (IE): Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was on a train at the station when the drone hit.
- 34m agoTheJournal.ie (IE): Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was on a train at the station when the drone hit.
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