Russian forces hit passenger train in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian forces have struck a passenger train in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Railway staff and passengers managed to evacuate from the carriages in time.

Source: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)

Quote: "The enemy struck a passenger train in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. A monitoring group warned the train crew of the potential threat in time, allowing railway staff and passengers to evacuate from the carriages."

Details: A drone hit the locomotive, Ukrzaliznytsia noted.

"Our colleagues are currently working to ensure passengers continue their journey via the safest possible route and reach their stations with minimal delay," the company said.

Background:

• On 14 July, a Russian drone attacked civilian railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, hitting the locomotive of a freight train.
• Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's railways in an attempt to disrupt critical transport infrastructure. For example, on 12 May 2025, a Russian drone attacked a civilian freight train in Donetsk Oblast.
• In the first quarter of 2026, Russian forces carried out 541 strikes on railway infrastructure and rolling stock.

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