Russia conducted a massive attack on the railway infrastructure to complicate transportation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba

Russia conducted a massive attack on the railway infrastructure to complicate transportation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba

Russia is deliberately targeting railway infrastructure. Last night, the enemy attempted to disable substations supplying power to the railway network with a massive drone strike.

This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction - Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Kuleba.

"These attacks have a clear goal - to complicate the transportation of passengers and cargo, disrupt the stable operation of transport, and create additional pressure on the population and economy.

During the attack, over 20 passenger trains were on the routes. Dispatchers of Ukrzaliznytsia - Ukrzaliznytsia stopped them at a safe distance, and employees were taken to shelters. Most importantly, there are no casualties among passengers and railway workers.

As of 08:00, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour due to this attack. Information about the movement of specific trains can be tracked here.

To ensure movement, "Ukrzaliznytsia" has already deployed over 20 reserve locomotives. In de-energized sections where there is no power supply for signaling and communication systems, trains are still passed in reserve mode to minimize delays. For international routes with Poland, transfers will be organized to Chełm and Przemyśl, so passengers can reach their destinations safely.

The key point is that even such massive attacks cannot stop Ukrainian transport arteries, particularly the Ukrainian railway," Kuleba emphasized.