Russia’s attack on Fastiv: Ukrzaliznytsia has changed train routes
6 December 03:45
On the night of December 6, the Russian occupation army launched a massive attack on the railway infrastructure in Fastiv. Due to the damage to an important railway junction, Ukrzaliznytsia promptly changed the routes of a number of passenger trains, and passengers were urged to follow real-time updates. This is reported by the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia on its Telegram channel, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Local residents say that a series of powerful explosions occurred at night – at least five in a short period of time. There are preliminary reports of hits to railroad infrastructure.
Videos showing smoke and debris have been posted on social media, confirming the scale of the destruction. However, there is no official data on the victims or the exact consequences. City authorities and emergency services are actively working at the scene.
The city is still on air alert and residents remain in shelters. Information on the extent of the damage and possible victims is being updated.
How Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic
Due to the damage to the railroad junction, Ukrzaliznytsia has begun rerouting trains that were supposed to pass through Fastiv. The company reports that
- trains continue to run, but on changed routes;
- dispatchers are working on new logistics schemes;
- additional transfers are being organized to minimize inconvenience;
- delays are still under control, but the situation may change.
Why routes may change hourly
Due to the difficult situation in the affected area, Ukrzaliznytsia warns that train schedules, routes and arrival times may be updated in real time.
Passengers are urged to
- follow announcements at train stations;
- listen to information from conductors in the cars;
- monitor the official UZ channel on Telegram.
This will help avoid missing a transfer or unexpected changes in the train’s route.
Why Fastiv is a critical point for the railroad
Fastiv is one of the key transportation hubs in central Ukraine. A significant portion of passenger and freight routes in Kyiv region and destinations to the West of Ukraine pass through it.
Damage to the infrastructure in the area has an immediate impact on overall train traffic, which is exactly what happened after the nighttime strike.
