Russia has attacked Ukrzaliznytsia trains more than 40 times since March
Since early March, Russian forces have carried out more than 40 attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia’s rolling stock.
These have been systematic strikes on railway infrastructure and trains.
Citing Interfax-Ukraine, this was reported by Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Kuleba.
"The situation is extremely difficult. And the suspension of service is not due to bad weather, but to the military aggression of the Russian Federation, which is simply targeting our rolling stock, our locomotives, and most importantly—our specialists working there," Kuleba said.
He also noted that, in coordination with air defense units and other relevant services in Ukraine, comprehensive measures are being developed regarding the evacuation of passengers in the event of a threat to the railway infrastructure.
Kuleba emphasized that all these actions are aimed at preserving the lives of passengers and railway workers.
Attacks on Infrastructure and the Railroad
According to Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, Chairman of the Board of Ukrzaliznytsia, since the beginning of the year, Russian attacks have targeted power substations dozens of times, and in March, damage to dozens of locomotives was also recorded.
In turn, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Balesta reported that nearly 220 strikes on infrastructure facilities were recorded in March alone, indicating the systematic nature of the attacks.
Ukrzaliznytsia is changing its schedule and adding trains.
Additionally, Ukrzaliznytsia has launched online sales of discounted student tickets.
Ukrzaliznytsia has launched online sales of discounted student tickets.
