Sybiha calls for devastating sanctions against Russia following strikes on Shostka

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia’s strike on Shostka demands a firm response and called for the imposition of “new devastating sanctions” against Russia.

He made the statement on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform.

The Foreign Minister emphasized that the Russian drone strikes on passenger trains in Shostka were deliberate and targeted. Sybiha noted that two consecutive strikes were carried out.

“This is one of the most barbaric Russian tactics—the so-called ‘double-tap’—with the second attack hitting rescuers and people who are evacuating. Russian terrorists must get strong responses for this deliberate and brutal terror against civilians,” he stressed.

According to the minister, words alone are not enough.

“New devastating sanctions. New strengthening for Ukraine. This can be done and must be done to raise the cost of this war for Russia,” he wrote.

As earlier reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that dozens of people were injured.

Deputy Prime Minister for Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Oleksii Kuleba, reported that Russian invaders struck the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region, twice — the second attack occurred during the evacuation of civilians. Two trains were hit.

At least eight people were hospitalized following the drone strikes on trains in the Shostka community.

Among the injured were three children.