Russia has attacked Ukrzaliznytsia again: what is known about the victim and train service
12 June 09:03
On the night of June 12, Russian forces launched another attack on railway infrastructure in the Sumy region. An employee at one of Ukrzaliznytsia’s facilities was killed in the attack. This was reported by the Ukrzaliznytsia press service , according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Despite the strike on the infrastructure, train service was maintained.
What is known about the attack on the Ukrzaliznytsia facility
According to the company, a mobile shelter had been installed at the facility. Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased employee was heading toward it during the air raid alert.
Ukrzaliznytsia noted that the monitoring group had warned of the increased danger in advance. However, due to the speed of the enemy attack and the region’s proximity to the border, there may have been very little time to respond.
One fatality and one injured
A railway employee was killed in the strike. Another employee of the electrical centralization post was hospitalized with severe injuries.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the woman has already undergone surgery. Medical personnel are providing her with the necessary care.
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Are trains running after the attack?
Despite another strike on the railway infrastructure, train service has been maintained. However, some trains are running with delays.
According to the company, some trains may be up to two hours behind schedule.
Ukrzaliznytsia is working to minimize the impact of the attack on passengers and stabilize train service.
Russia is systematically attacking the railway in the Sumy region
This is not the first Russian strike on the railway infrastructure in the Sumy region in recent days. On June 11, Russian troops attacked a locomotive depot in Konotop. A railway worker was killed then, and several employees were injured.
On June 10, Russian drones attacked the train station in Sumy. Debris from a downed drone fell onto the Sumy–Rakhiv passenger train, causing the roof of one of the cars to catch fire.
Ukrzaliznytsia continues operations despite the attacks
Railway infrastructure remains one of the targets of Russian attacks. The enemy strikes stations, depots, and power and technical facilities that support the movement of passenger and freight trains.
Despite this, Ukrzaliznytsia continues to operate, restoring damaged facilities and maintaining service even in frontline regions.
What passengers should know
Passengers are advised to monitor updates on train schedules and account for possible delays on routes. In the event of an air raid alert, follow the instructions of railway staff and rescue workers and take shelter.
The situation in the Sumy region remains difficult due to regular attacks by the Russian Federation, but rail service continues to operate.
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