Russian forces hit passenger train in Mykolaiv Oblast

Russian forces attacked a passenger train in Mykolaiv Oblast, damaging a locomotive and two carriages.

Source: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) on social media

Quote: "The enemy is again attacking Ukrzaliznytsia passenger rolling stock, this time in Mykolaiv Oblast. A locomotive and two carriages were damaged. Everyone was safe and no one was injured."

Details: Ukrzaliznytsia said that as soon as the all-clear was given in the oblast, a reserve locomotive was found.

Quote: "We are not stopping traffic in frontline oblasts, but we ask passengers to be attentive and follow the instructions of the train crew."

Background:

• Ukrzaliznytsia is installing more than 800 modular shelters across the country. The shelters are being manufactured in-house at the company's facilities.
• Russia is stepping up its attacks on Ukraine's railway infrastructure: the Russians have carried out around 5,000 attacks since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, and over 10% of all attacks have occurred in the first months of this year.
• Comprehensive solutions have helped protect many trains from Russian UAV strikes, but to protect all trains along the front line at a depth of 30-60 kilometres, dozens of electronic warfare modules need to be installed on each train.

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