Russian Drone Strike in Ukraine Occurs Near Former C.I.A. Chief Petraeus
Ukrainian officials say a drone struck near a rail station where former C.I.A. director David Petraeus was present, shortly after another train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other dignitaries had departed.
Ukrainian officials have said that former C.I.A. director David Petraeus was near a rail station at the moment a Russian drone struck the area.
According to the officials, another train had already left the same station just before the strike. That train was carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with other high-profile dignitaries.
Background
David Petraeus is a retired U.S. Army general who later served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He is among the most recognizable figures in American military and intelligence circles and has repeatedly commented publicly on the war in Ukraine, expressing support for the country's resistance to the Russian invasion.
Boris Johnson, who served as British prime minister from 2019 to 2022, has visited Ukraine multiple times since the war began and is regarded as one of the country's prominent international supporters.
Ukrainian officials did not provide further details on the exact location, timing, or aftermath of the strike. It also remains unclear whether anyone involved sustained injuries or whether the attack specifically targeted the dignitaries' visit.
The incident underscores the risks faced by foreign visitors, including former senior officials and politicians, traveling to Ukraine during wartime, as Russian drone and missile strikes on infrastructure, including rail hubs, continue to occur regularly across the country.
