Russia strikes train in Ukraine's Lozova, killing and injuring railroad workers
Photo: Russians struck a train car in Lozova (t.me/UkrzalInfo)
Russians attacked a train car near the train station in Lozova, Kharkiv region, with drones. There are fatalities and injuries, according to Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, chairman of the board of Ukrainian Railways.
"A strike hit a train car near the Lozova train station. Preliminary reports indicate 2 dead and 3 wounded," Pertsovskyi says.
According to him, the killed and wounded were railway workers.
Meanwhile, Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported 8 casualties: 5 men and 3 women. Some of them are in severe condition.
The head of Ukrainian Railways notes that at the Lozova station, which is practically on the front line, there are 2 shelters, and a third has been added. An increased danger alert and evacuation order were issued in advance.
Photo: Russians struck a train car in Lozova (t.me/UkrzalInfo)
According to Ukrainian Railways, the strike damaged the station building, the overhead contact system, and rolling stock. All necessary Ukrainian Railways services and rescue teams are working at the scene.
Train service to and from Lozova Station is currently suspended. Passengers currently en route to Lozova are asked to monitor individual notifications in the app.
Russian strike on railroad in Kyiv region
On the night of August 5, Russia launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Russian attack sparked fires in residential buildings, warehouse complexes, and office spaces.
Fatalities were discovered on the railroad platform near the attacked logistics centers.
Employees of various companies who were on the platform of the Kvitneva railway station in the Brovary district at the time of the Russian strike were attacked. They were waiting for a delayed train. 8 people were killed as a result of the Russian strikes.
