Ukrzaliznytsia announced train delays due to drone attacks by Russia
On the night of September 17, Russian drones attacked railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv region and in Kyiv. The strikes damaged the train station in Berestyn and the Mykilska Slobidka station on the circular commuter line. Due to the attacks, a number of trains will experience delays of up to 6 hours.
On the night of September 17, a Russian UAV caused significant damage to the train station building in Berestyn, Kharkiv Oblast.
During the air raid alert, passengers and station employees took shelter, so there were no casualties.
Ukrzaliznytsia specialists are currently assessing the damaged infrastructure. Meanwhile, train service to Berestyn has not been canceled—trains continue to run on schedule.
In the capital, a Russian strike damaged the infrastructure of the Mykilska Slobidka commuter train station in the Dniprovskyi district.
As a result, since this morning, the commuter train has been operating on a limited route, bypassing the Darnitsa–Pochayna section.
According to railway officials, it will take about a day to fully restore this section.
In addition, debris and the blast wave damaged the windows and doors of one of the electric trains, as well as the depot building and several other Ukrzaliznytsia facilities.
Due to damage to the railway infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia has been forced to reroute certain passenger trains. The company emphasizes that the decision was made primarily for the safety of passengers.
Specifically, the following trains:
No. 7/8 Odesa–Kharkiv;
No. 53/54 Dnipro–Odesa
will be rerouted via a safer, alternative route.
Due to the change in route, the estimated travel time for these trips will increase by approximately 6 hours.
Ukrzaliznytsia Board Chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi reported that commuter train service in Kyiv is expected to resume in the coming hours.
He also noted that there are no reports of casualties from the attacks.
“We are also already addressing the other consequences of enemy attacks across the country—from the Kirovohrad region to Kyiv (here, in a couple of hours, we aim to restore full service on the Ring Commuter Train, where the infrastructure of several stations was significantly damaged),” Pertsovskyi wrote.
Meanwhile, railway workers continue to address the aftermath of the Russian strikes and restore damaged facilities.
In addition to the railway infrastructure, Russian troops attacked “Kyivvodokanal” on the night of September 17.
This caused water supply problems in some areas of the capital. However, the company is currently operating as usual.
This was reported by Ukrzaliznytsia.
Sixteen people, including two children, were injured as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv. The attack damaged residential buildings, educational institutions, and railroad tracks.
Russia also launched missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in casualties.
Earlier, Russia struck Odesa and damaged a high-rise building.
On September 15, a Russian drone strike was recorded in the Svyatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. Black smoke is rising from the site.
In the Solomyanskyi district of the capital, a strike was recorded on the grounds of a garage cooperative.
