German minister evacuated from train before arriving in Kyiv amid massive Russian attack
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German minister evacuated from train due to air raid alert in Kyiv (Photo: Manuel Hagel / X)
Baden-Württemberg Interior Minister Manuel Hagel and his delegation were evacuated from a train shortly before arriving in Kyiv due to an air raid alert, Die Zeit reported on Sept. 9.
A spokesperson for the state Interior Ministry said Hagel personally experienced the consequences of Russia's war during the visit. The delegation had to take shelter overnight during an attack on the capital, and a drone was shot down above the group as it traveled through the city.
The spokesperson also said the delegation was evacuated from a train shortly before arriving at Kyiv's central railway station because an air raid alert had been declared in the city. He declined to provide further details about the trip, citing security concerns.
Hagel is accompanied by representatives of German businesses, including companies in the defense and security sectors. During the visit, representatives of Daimler Truck and Lviv University signed a cooperation agreement, the spokesperson added.
According to the German ministry, the trip is intended to strengthen economic ties with Ukraine and facilitate the exchange of technical expertise. Hagel also said that "the security architecture must be modernized and defense capabilities at all levels must be ensured against new threats."
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv on Sept. 8
Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, causing damage in at least five districts of the capital. Debris and fires were reported in the Solomianskyi, Darnytskyi, Holosiivskyi, Dniprovskyi and Podilskyi districts.
Rescuers pulled people from damaged high-rise buildings and extinguished fires in garages, a warehouse and a business center. According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 29 others were injured in the attack.
Russian forces also struck the building of the We Are Ukraine television channel while journalists were working there, injuring at least six employees. According to general producer Yurii Sugak, the strike directly targeted the newsroom, and the channel temporarily suspended broadcasting.
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