Russia attacked railways in five Ukrainian regions: what are the consequences

During the night toward 14 October, Russian troops carried out massive strikes on railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil regions.

As Dilo writes, this information is provided by Oleksandr Pervozskyi, the head of the board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia.

Massive attack on the railway

Russian forces continue to mount attacks on Ukraine's railway infrastructure. Locomotive and freight depots, repair facilities, stations, and rolling stock are under fire.

This night the attacks covered five regions at once — Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil. The enemy delivered strikes against energy facilities and also created obstacles to railway communication.

Railway workers promptly restored power supply, and due to the blocking of key routes with non-deliberate (non-humanoid) objects, organized alternative routes and ensured trains' passage.

Thanks to advance warning and clear evacuation, human losses and injuries were avoided. At the same time, material damage is significant. Recovery works on damaged infrastructure began in the morning.

Because of ballistic threats, movement in the capital's railway hub was temporarily stopped. Currently, trains that were delayed for safety reasons are gradually proceeding along their routes.

Despite the consequences of the massive attack, railway communication continues to operate, and specialists are making efforts to restore damaged facilities.

Russia has intensified its attacks on railway infrastructure.

Since July, Russia has launched a wave of massive strikes on Ukraine's railway infrastructure. The main targets have been key junction stations, from which the organization of train movement in various regions depends.

Russian drones attacked, in particular, the Lyzova (Lozova), Synelnykove, and Kozatin stations. Strikes are directed at railway junctions across the country, indicating attempts to disrupt the operation of the transport system.

During such attacks, multiple important railway infrastructure facilities can be damaged simultaneously: power substations, locomotive depots, and passenger stations. The systemic nature of the strikes creates a threat to the full functioning of hub stations and railway connectivity in general.