On the morning of September 23, 2026, explosions rocked Kyiv, causing panic among the capital's residents. Messages quickly spread across social networks and messengers claiming that a "strike" had been recorded near Kyiv's Central Railway Station. However, 'Ukrzaliznytsia' promptly refuted this information, stating that the station was not damaged. The company emphasized: "In connection with reports of a strike near Kyiv's Central Railway Station, we inform you that the station has not been damaged." At the same time, 'Ukrzaliznytsia' urged all citizens to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is fully lifted.
Context of the Morning Attacks on the Capital
The railway company's statement came against the backdrop of a large-scale morning attack by Russian occupiers on Kyiv. The capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported that one civilian was killed as a result of the strikes, and eight more people were injured. Russian drones hit two gas stations in different districts of the city — in Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi. In one case, the roof of a gas station caught fire, which caused one of the injuries.
The Sixth Strike on 'Ukrnafta' Facilities
Particular attention should be paid to the incident involving a 'Ukrnafta' network gas station, which was completely destroyed as a result of the strike. As of the morning of September 23, this is already the sixth attack on facilities of this fuel company in recent weeks. Fortunately, at the time of the shelling, the workers were in a shelter, so there were no casualties or injuries among the staff. The repeated nature of the strikes on fuel infrastructure indicates a deliberate enemy strategy aimed at destabilizing the city's energy and logistical supply.
'Ukrzaliznytsia's Warning: Stay Away from Railway Facilities
It is important to note that even before today's incident, 'Ukrzaliznytsia' issued an extended warning for passengers and Kyiv residents. The company urged Ukrainians to stay away from railway facilities and head to the nearest shelters at any level of air raid alert — both in the coming days and beyond. This means that, given the ongoing attacks, railway infrastructure is being treated as a potential target, and even the absence of damage does not guarantee safety in the vicinity of the station.
What Is Known So Far
At the time of writing this article, it has been confirmed that Kyiv's Central Railway Station is operating in normal mode and has sustained no structural damage. No official reports of train service disruptions due to today's incident have been received. Nevertheless, 'Ukrzaliznytsia' is maintaining an elevated state of readiness and recommends that passengers follow the company's official channels and not leave their shelters until the alert is lifted. The situation in Kyiv remains tense, and authorities are calling on residents to remain vigilant.
