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Drone strike on train is calculated escalation by Putin, German minister says

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Posted on September 14, 2026

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· Last updated: September 14, 2026

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German Minister Warns Putin’s Drone Strike Is Calculated Escalation at Ukraine-Poland Border

German Defence Minister Reacts to Russian Drone Strike Near Ukraine-Poland Border

Incident Details

WOLGAST, Germany, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A drone strike on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border is a calculated escalation by Russia's President Vladimir Putin to instil fear in Europe, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday.

Minister Pistorius’s Statement

Call for Composure and Readiness

"It is all the more important that we remain level-headed, that we do not allow ourselves to be provoked, but that at the same time we leave no doubt that we are capable of defending ourselves and will not back down if the situation escalates," Pistorius told reporters in the northeastern German town of Wolgast.

Warning About Putin’s Intentions

"What Vladimir Putin is doing is dangerous. He knows that, and that is why he is doing it."

Context of the Attack

Target and Timing

A Russian drone hit a passenger train on Ukraine's border with NATO member Poland on Sunday, shortly after the presence of a diplomatic train with former British Prime ‌Minister Boris Johnson and European diplomats on board.