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Ukrzaliznytsya, Ukraine's national railway service, has been under constant threat from Russian attacks. Recent incidents include a targeted attack on a locomotive in Yahodyn, suspected to involve a Russian drone, while carrying notable international figures such as Boris Johnson. Another attack occurred near the border with Poland, intensifying security alerts. Ukrzaliznytsya is working to ensure passenger safety amid these escalations. Efforts are ongoing to resume services and repair damage. This has affected timetables and caused delays, but the commitment to maintain transportation links despite these challenges remains firm.
What happened in the recent attack on Ukrzaliznytsya trains?
The latest attack targeted a locomotive in Yahodyn, likely involving a Russian drone. This diplomatic train, near the Polish border, carried international figures including Boris Johnson. This incident has highlighted ongoing security challenges facing Ukraine's railway infrastructure.
Who was on board the Ukrzaliznytsya train targeted by Russian forces?
The targeted train carried a delegation including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's adviser, European diplomats, and members of the Bundestag, illustrating the seriousness of these attacks on international diplomatic missions.
How has Ukrzaliznytsya been impacted by recent attacks?
The recent Russian assaults on Ukrzaliznytsya have disrupted train schedules, caused significant delays, and necessitated repairs to damaged infrastructure. Despite these challenges, services are gradually resuming as restoration efforts continue across affected regions.
Are there any safety measures in place for Ukrzaliznytsya trains?
Ukrzaliznytsya has enhanced safety protocols, including consulting real-time military airspace data to adjust train routes in response to UAV threats. This proactive measure aims to prevent further incidents and ensure passenger safety under current security conditions.
What measures are being taken to repair and resume train services?
Ukrzaliznytsya is actively repairing damaged sections of railway lines, facilitating a gradual return to regular train schedules. Despite ongoing attacks, the priority is to restore infrastructure and maintain essential transport links across Ukraine.
What incidents have occurred recently involving Ukrzaliznytsya?
Recent attacks have targeted passenger and freight trains, damaging locomotives and infrastructure. These incidents have resulted in injuries and logistical challenges but underscore Ukrzaliznytsya’s efforts to maintain its services despite the hostilities.
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Suburban trains are delayed in seven regions due to security situation, - Ukrzaliznytsia In several regions of Ukraine, commuter train service is experiencing delays due to the security situation. The longest delay at this time is 3 hours and 26 minutes. 1 360 0 Previously in trend: Train delays due to shelling
Kyiv’s Central Railway Station sustained no damage during enemy attack, - Ukrzaliznytsia During the Russian attack on Kyiv, a missile strike was recorded near the Central Railroad Station. 1 165 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian forces attacked "UZ" infrastructure in Kyiv: railway worker was wounded As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, a railroad worker who was returning home after his shift sustained shrapnel wounds. 1 672 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Arsonists who destroyed Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Kyiv on FSB orders receive 15- and 10-year prison terms Two Russian agents whom the Security Service of Ukraine exposed in March 2025 over arson attacks in Kyiv have received prison sentences based on evidence collected by the agency. 695 1 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage
More than 50 trains are delayed in Ukraine due to an air raid alert; some are delayed by 17 hours More than 50 passenger trains are delayed in Ukraine due to air raid alerts. The longest delay is 17 hours. 906 2 Previously in trend: Train delays
Russian forces struck train in Kharkiv region: man died, eight injured. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked a commuter train in the Kharkiv region. 3 126 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Government has approved new rules for operation of railways and stations during ’yellow’ and ’red’ air raid alerts The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules governing the operation of the railways and railway stations, depending on the level of air threats. 2 477 3 Previously in trend: Declaration of an air raid alert Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy attacked Ukrzaliznytsia facilities overnight: Berestyn railway station and station in Kyiv were damaged. PHOTO Russian troops continue to target Ukraine’s railway infrastructure. Despite the attack, the night passed without any casualties amongst passengers or railway staff. 3 420 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian forces attacked the "Kyiv–Mykolaiv" train: no casualties were reported, according to "Ukrzaliznytsia" Russian occupiers attacked a train travelling from Kyiv to Mykolaiv this morning. 2 015 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Security at railways, petrol stations and critical infrastructure will be stepped up – Zelenskyy convened meeting of High Command President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the High Command, at which the key issue was contracts for the production of defence systems for critical infrastructure and logistics. 1 284 26 Previously in trend: Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting Logistics route protection
Russia struck railway infrastructure in Volyn near the border with Poland. PHOTO On the night of 15 September, the Russian army carried out a strike on railway infrastructure in the Volyn region, near the state border with Poland. A diesel locomotive on the tracks was hit. 2 451 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
"UZ" on attack on locomotive in Yahodyn: diplomatic train may have been target of Russian drone "Ukrzaliznytsia" has revealed details of the Russian Federation’s attack on a locomotive in Yahodyn, near the border with Poland, on the morning of 13 September. 3 355 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Boris Johnson, Merz’s adviser and European politicians were on board train attacked by Russia, - Spiegel The train, whose locomotive was attacked by Russia today, was carrying a delegation of international guests: former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, one of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leading advisers, as well as diplomats, members of the Bundestag, academics and national security... 10 910 68 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia attacked passenger train locomotive in Volyn, 2 km from border with Poland, – "UZ". VIDEO For the second day running, the enemy has been attacking the railway. 5 350 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy has attacked railway: strikes have been reported in Lutsk and Fastiv; passengers have been evacuated, – "UZ" (updated). PHOTOS The enemy is attacking the railway once again. This was reported on Facebook by Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, chairman of the board of ‘UZ’, according to Censor.NET. 6 953 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Case against senior Ukrzaliznytsia official over extortion of $100,000 sent to court – SAPO Today, 9 September 2026, a prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) submitted an indictment to court against the deputy director responsible for environmental safety at JSC Ukrzaliznytsia’s Department of Traffic Safety, Occupational Safety and Environmental... 924 3 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukrzaliznytsia
Train conductor was killed in Russian strike on Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia train, - ’UZ’ As a result of the Russian strike on the Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia passenger train, the conductor, who had returned to the carriages after the evacuation announcement, was killed. 2 584 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia attacked Kyiv-Sumy train with two "shaheds": passengers were evacuated in time. VIDEO Russian troops attacked a train traveling from Kyiv to Sumy with two precision strikes from Shahed-type attack drones as it approached Sumy. 2 987 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy UAV strikes locomotive on Prydniprovska Railway: People evacuated in advance – Ukrzaliznytsia Today, an enemy UAV struck near train No. 53/54 Odesa – Dnipro at one of the stations of the Prydniprovska Railway. 1 366 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
There were no interventions in railway infrastructure in center of Kyiv - "UZ" denied information on social networks As of now, there have been no strikes on the railway infrastructure in the center of Kyiv. 1 148 1
Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv’s railway infrastructure: seven people were killed On the night of August 31, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. The enemy deliberately targeted a railway depot and other railway infrastructure facilities. 7 020 68 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities Shelling of Kyiv
We are working on solutions for transport and logistics operations during prolonged air raid alerts, - Kalashnyk Mykola Kalashnyk, Minister for Community and Territorial Development, held an operational meeting on transport and logistics during prolonged air raid alerts. 2 279 24 Previously in trend: Attack of drones
Russia attacked the railway in Kyiv and Odesa region: foreman was killed in Darnytsia, and station in Rozdilna was damaged On the night of 22 August, Russian forces launched a ballistic strike on one of the railway facilities in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. A railway worker was killed as a result of the attack. 3 816 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Ruscists attack Ukrzaliznytsia diesel locomotive in Odesa region for second time in one day: child injured. VIDEO&PHOTOS A Russian drone attacked a Ukrzaliznytsia diesel locomotive in the Odesa region. 3 199 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Ruscists hit passenger train in Odesa region with jet-powered "Shahed": two railway workers killed. PHOTOS Russian occupiers struck a passenger train in the Odesa region with a jet-powered Shahed. 5 657 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian strike on Brovary district: bodies found on railway platform, – "UZ" Following a horrific night-time attack on logistics infrastructure in the Kyiv region, emergency services are continuing their work and restoration efforts are underway in the Brovary district; further updates on the resumption of services will be provided. 6 131 4 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Azerbaijan has provided Ukraine with nearly 40 metric tons of power equipment for Ukrzaliznytsia, - Ministry of Energy Ukrainian railway workers have received almost 40 tonnes of power equipment from Azerbaijan. The aid will be used to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and ensure the uninterrupted operation of the railway during Russian shelling. 547 2 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Ukraine and Azerbaijan
Russia kills Ukrzaliznytsia worker with jet-powered Shahed during track repairs in Donetsk region Russian occupiers struck an Ukrzaliznytsia repair crew with a jet-powered Shahed drone while the workers were restoring a damaged infrastructure facility in the Donetsk region. One worker was killed, and two other railway workers were injured in the attack. 765 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region
Enemy UAV attacks passenger train in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTO Russian forces struck a passenger train in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 2 540 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia launched double strike on a locomotive and passenger carriages in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTO Russia continues to carry out targeted attacks on civilian railway infrastructure. 2 694 36 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Following Russian Federation’s night-time attack, train services in Kyiv region have been fully restored. PHOTO On the night of 6 July, Russia once again attacked the railway infrastructure in the Kyiv region. For safety reasons, train services were temporarily restricted on certain sections; alternative routes were used and changes were made to timetables. 787 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities Massive combined attack
Enemy struck Ukrzaliznytsia track maintenance vehicle with drone whilst repair work was being carried out in Kharkiv region. PHOTO An enemy UAV struck aUkrzaliznytsia track maintenance vehicle whilst repair work was being carried out in the Kharkiv region. 1 662 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
More than 40 "Ukrzaliznytsia" trains have been delayed following massive attack by Russian Federation As a result of a massive Russian attack, dozens of "Ukrzaliznytsia" trains are running late. The longest delays exceed seven hours, and the schedule is subject to change. 733 0 Previously in trend: Train delays due to shelling Train delays
Russia attacked Lozova railway station: driver and assistant injured On the morning of June 14, Russian drones attacked railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv region. Locomotives were damaged at the Lozova station, and the engineer and his assistant were injured. 1 514 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia struck railway depot in Sumy region: one railway worker was killed and four were injured Today, June 11, Russian troops attacked a locomotive depot in the Sumy region. A female employee of Ukrzaliznytsia was killed, and four other railway workers suffered burns and are currently in the hospital. Train service has not been disrupted. 1 059 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian drone hits Ukrzaliznytsia electric locomotive in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTO Russian forces have once again attacked Ukrzaliznytsia’s rolling stock. 2 648 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Guarded Russian military convoys carrying weapons: SSU and SBI detained traitor in Kherson. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Investigations, has detained another enemy collaborator who actively cooperated with the Russian occupiers during the capture of Kherson. 2 026 2 Previously in trend: High treason
NATO Secretary General Rutte has arrived in Kyiv. PHOTO Today, 3 June 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on an official visit. 3 284 12 Previously in trend: Rutte to visit Ukraine
Russian forces attacked commuter train in Zaporizhzhia: two injured. PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked a commuter train in the Zaporizhzhia region with a drone. 1 413 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russians struck locomotive in Kharkiv region during night. PHOTO Last night, the enemy continued to launch targeted strikes on the railway network, this time in the Kharkiv region. 882 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Ruscists attack passenger train in Mykolaiv Oblast: no injuries reported Russian invaders attacked a passenger train in Mykolaiv Oblast. 637 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Railway worker who adjusted shelling of Kharkiv region on FSB orders sentenced to 15 years in prison. PHOTO Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence officers and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine, an FSB agent exposed by the SBU in Kharkiv Oblast in August 2025 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 978 3 Previously in trend: Conviction of adjusters
Russian forces attacked railway infrastructure in three regions: carriage was destroyed and there is damage. VIDEO Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian infrastructure. Today, 5 May, "Ukrzaliznytsia" came under attack once again. 2 194 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Ukrzaliznytsia launches first children’s carriage from Kharkiv. PHOTOS Ukrzaliznytsia has launched its first children’s carriage as part of the Kharkiv-Ivano-Frankivsk train. 2 008 13
"Kyiv-Uzhhorod" train derailed after colliding with mobile crane: locomotive driver and crane operator killed. PHOTO (updated) An accident has occurred at a level crossing in the Lviv region: the driver of a mobile crane ignored the warning signals and collided with a train. The train driver was killed in the tragedy, and two other people suffered serious injuries. 12 895 27 Previously in trend: Railway accident
Russians attack railway infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih: station damaged On the afternoon of April 23, Russian forces struck railway infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih. The attack damaged the station building, with the blast wave blowing out several windows and doors. 1 796 0 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kryvyi Rih Explosions in Kryvyi Rih
Russia attacked railway in Kharkiv region: depot, rolling stock and station damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 19–20 April, Russia attacked railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv region. A depot, tracks and a station were destroyed; railway staff are working to restore services. 2 378 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTO Russian occupiers struck a freight train locomotive in the Dnipropetrovsk region 1 444 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
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