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Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine's railway network
5,831trains
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that 5,831 trains were evacuated because of Russian drone attacks in September.
Russian drone attacks are increasingly forcing Ukrainian trains to stop and evacuate passengers, causing delays and damage to railway infrastructure. Ukrzaliznytsia says it is preparing new safety and winter evacuation measures.
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- 5,831trains
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that 5,831 trains were evacuated because of Russian drone attacks in September.
“In September alone, 5,831 trains had to be evacuated due to Russian drone attacks”
- 205trains per day
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that an average of 205 trains were stopped each day in September.
“This meant on average each day, 205 trains were stopped.”
A Russian drone hit a locomotive near the Ukraine-Poland frontier.
“A Russian drone had just hit a locomotive near the same border”