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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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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
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
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. 2 453 1 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. 6 954 25 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
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
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
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
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
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
Demanded $100,000 cash bribe for dismantling railway track: "UZ"official detained in Khmelnytskyi region. VIDEO&PHOTOS The deputy director of the Environmental Safety Department at JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" has been arrested for demanding $100,000 from a representative of a granite manufacturing company in the Khmelnytskyi region. 4 399 10 Previously in trend: Grafters
"Ukrzaliznytsia" on death of passenger in Kharkiv region: preliminary reports suggest he refused to evacuate. PHOTO This morning, 24 March, the enemy once again attacked the railway in the Kharkiv region. 3 053 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian strike on train on Prydniprovska Railway: 19-year-old conductor Ilona Vovk killed. PHOTO As a result of the Russian attack on the railway, an oncoming train fatally injured train conductor Ilona Vovk, who was in the process of leading the evacuation. She was just 19 years old. 22 358 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian forces attacked railway line in Chernihiv region: there are casualties. PHOTO Russian forces have once again attacked civilian railway infrastructure in the Chernihiv region. 2 013 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian strikes on railway: workers injured in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Russian missiles and drones have attacked the capital and a number of regions in Ukraine. In the Kharkiv region, a drone struck a commuter train – the driver and his assistant were injured. 1 911 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russians hit train with 200 passengers in Sumy region: locomotive damaged. PHOTOS This morning, 8 March, Russian forces struck the Kyiv-Sumy train travelling in the Sumy region with a drone. There were about 200 passengers on board. 5 560 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
Ukrzaliznytsia has already restored most of sections damaged by shelling: trains are returning to their schedules. PHOTO Ukrzaliznytsia has already repaired most of the damaged sections after the night shelling and is gradually returning passenger trains to their schedules and usual routes. 833 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
SSU detained employee of Ukrzaliznytsia who "leaked" locations of Defence Forces equipment in Sloviansk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian informant in Donetsk Oblast. He turned out to be a 33-year-old employee of the regional branch of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia". 2 755 4 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters
Minor FSB agent who was preparing explosion at Ukrzaliznytsia station in Khmelnytskyi region exposed. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented another Russian sabotage attack on Ukraine's transport infrastructure. 4 612 17 Previously in trend: High treason
Enemy attacks railway infrastructure in Dnipro: depot destroyed, station damaged. PHOTOS During the night of 18 November, Russian forces struck railway infrastructure in Dnipro. 3 700 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy launched massive drone attack on Odesa region: one person wounded, "Ukrzaliznytsia" depot and energy facilities damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 11 November 2025, the enemy launched a massive attack on southern Odesa region with strike drones. 1 799 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region
Enemy attacked railway infrastructure in three regions at night: trains are changing routes and running with delays - Ukrzaliznytsia. PHOTO Following Russia's nighttime strike on infrastructure in the eastern regions, the routes of several trains have been changed. Delays are up to several hours. Passengers are advised to check the status of their trains. 7 870 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy attacked Kirovohrad region at night: buildings damaged, train schedule changed. PHOTO As a result of Russia's attack on critical infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, 5 settlements are without power. "Ukrzaliznytsia" has changed the routes of several suburban trains. 2 674 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure in Kirovohrad region Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Occupiers attacked railway station in Sumy region: they targeted carriages. About 30 people were injured, including three children (updated). PHOTO On the afternoon of 3 October, Russian invaders attacked a passenger train between Shostka and Kyiv in the Sumy region. 11 138 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Night attack on Ukrzaliznytsia: enemy attempted to disable substations that power railway network. PHOTO Russia is targeting railway infrastructure. Last night, the enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network with a massive drone strike. 6 472 19 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Damage to bridge across Dnipro River in Kremenchuk: traffic is impossible. Trains will run on changed route. PHOTO A bridge over the Dnipro River in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, was damaged as a result of a nighttime enemy strike. 11 929 71 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region
Russian forces strike railway in Odesa, rolling stock damaged. PHOTO Russian occupants attacked railway rolling stock in Odesa. 3 709 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russians shell Kherson train station again – Ukrzaliznytsia. PHOTO On the evening of 9 July, Russian troops attacked a railway station in Kherson. 1 668 1 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on Kherson Shelling of Kherson
Russia attacked railway in Kyiv and region. PHOTOS On the night of 17 June 2025, Russian troops attacked the railway infrastructure in Kyiv and the region. 9 434 17 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv
Enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions, - "Ukrzaliznytsia". PHOTOS The railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions came under enemy attack at night and in the morning of 28 May. 1 477 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russia strikes Kherson railway station: building and one of carriages damaged. PHOTO Russian occupation forces shelled the railway station in Kherson in the morning. 2 194 2 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on Kherson
Two railway workers injured in Kyiv and Zhytomyr - UZ. PHOTO Russian occupation forces attacked the railway infrastructure. 2 366 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Unemployed Russian agent who set "video traps" and prepared enemy air strike on railway in Chernihiv region, detained - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU Military Counterintelligence prevented a new attempt by Russian military intelligence to "cut off" the railway logistics of the Defence Forces in northern Ukraine. 19 642 24 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
Setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: three Russian agents sentenced to 15 years in prison in Bukovyna region - SSU. PHOTOS Based on the SSU and National Police materials, the court sentenced three agents of the Russian special services who carried out sabotage tasks at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Chernivtsi region to 15 years in prison. 3 009 37
Russian troops shelled railway depot in Dnipropetrovsk region: infrastructure severely damaged. PHOTO Today, 4 February 2025, Russian troops again shelled a railway depot in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Fortunately, none of the railway workers were injured. 2 759 0
Russia’s intelligence cell, which included employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and Kyiv subway, is liquidated. PHOTOS Two citizens recruited by the FSB were served with notices of suspicion of treason and justification, recognition of the lawfulness, and denial of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation (part 2 of Article 111, part 3 of Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 10 181 25
They wanted to derail trains en masse: SSU exposes Russian GRU agent group. PHOTOS The SSU exposed and neutralised a Russian GRU agent group that was supposed to organise a series of railway bombings through wich weapons and equipment were supplied to the frontline. 6 027 13 Previously in trend: War
Large-scale scheme of "extortion" on international tickets organised: officials of "Ukrzaliznytsia" were served notice of suspicion. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to "Ukrzaliznytsia" officials who earned millions on international tickets. For each flight, the train manager had to bring in a "cash register" - from 2000 hryvnias from the route within Ukraine and from 2000 to 5000 euros from the most popular... 6 726 20
Investigative actions are underway in case of abuses by UZ officials with international passenger transportation, - National Police. PHOTOS The National Police, with the assistance of Ukrzaliznytsia, is conducting investigative actions in the case of officials' abuse of international passenger transportation. 4 142 9
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