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Ukrzaliznytsia explained how railway workers act in case of danger.
The Russians have intensified attacks on railway infrastructure, according to Ukrzaliznytsia. Currently, one of the main targets of the occupiers is rolling stock. In just the first four days of March, 18 strikes by attack or FPV drones were recorded – an average of six per day.
“Since the beginning of the month, 41 facilities have been damaged. Among the main targets is rolling stock: 17 units were damaged. The enemy also attacks passenger cars… Locomotives, freight cars, and specialized equipment used for infrastructure repair have also come under fire,” Ukrzaliznytsia added. In March, railway depots and bridges were also hit. The enemy mostly targets railway infrastructure near the front line. Ukrzaliznytsia noted that together with the military, they monitor the airspace along train routes. If a threat is detected, railway workers change the route, evacuate passengers from the cars, and take other necessary measures.
“For us, it is important to maintain connections with frontline regions. This is about logistics for residents and the possibility of evacuation to safer regions of Ukraine. Operations continue,” Ukrzaliznytsia added.
On the morning of March 4, the Russians struck a train in Mykolaiv with a Shahed drone. The train had just arrived for technical maintenance and was empty. One Ukrzaliznytsia employee was injured in the attack and hospitalized.
