Russia targets power stations in attempt to cripple Ukraine's railway infrastructure
Photo: Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba (Getty Images)
Last night, the Russian army attempted to disable Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) substations that power the railway network with a massive drone strike. As a result, 26 trains are running with delays of over an hour, states Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba.
According to him, these attacks have a clear goal: to disrupt passenger and freight transport, destabilize the transportation system, and create additional pressure on people and the economy.
"At the time of the attack, more than 20 passenger trains were on their routes. Ukrzaliznytsia dispatchers stopped them at safe distances, and staff were moved to shelters,” Kuleba wrote.
To maintain operations, Ukrzaliznytsia has already deployed over 20 reserve locomotives. On de-energized sections where signaling and communication systems are offline, trains are still being allowed to pass in a backup format to reduce delays.
For international routes to Poland, transfers will be organized in Chelm and Przemyśl to ensure passengers can safely reach their destinations.
It is reported that no passengers or railway staff were injured.
As of the morning of September 17, 26 trains are running with delays of over an hour.
Photo: Last night, Russia tried to disable the substations that power the railway network with a massive drone strike (t.me/OleksiiKuleba)
It was reported that since July, Russia has launched a wave of massive attacks on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.
