On the evening of October 19, 2026, Kyiv plans to fully restore train traffic on the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska metro line. This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on his Telegram channel, adding that trains will run between Lisova and Akademmistechko stations as usual, but without stopping at Chernihivska station, which is currently closed for entry and exit due to ongoing repair work. The decision to temporarily bypass the station is due to the scale of the damage caused by the Russian attack on Kyiv.
Scale of Damage and Progress of Emergency Restoration Work
The Mayor of Kyiv personally inspected the progress of emergency restoration work at the damaged Chernihivska station and reported that over 70 specialists are involved in eliminating the consequences of the attack. According to city authorities, debris falling near the station caused a rupture in the running and contact rails. Restoring the power supply and train control systems is the most complex stage of the work, which explains the need to temporarily close the station to passengers.
Damage Assessment by the Kyiv City Military Administration
Andriy Tkachov, acting head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, stated that the resumption of operations at Chernihivska station itself is currently impossible, and the exact timeframe for its reopening to passengers cannot yet be predicted. According to him, the tracks are damaged "very significantly," although equipment and spare parts are available, allowing for a swift completion of the work. Footage has also emerged online showing damage to shops and retail pavilions adjacent to the station.
Alternative Transportation Routes
During the repairs, city authorities decided to increase the number of buses along the damaged metro section. According to Klitschko, three additional buses have been added to temporary route No. 1-M, running between Lisova and Darnytsia stations, as well as 12 buses operating from Lisova station to Palats Sportu station. The number of vehicles on route No. 118 has also been increased. The mayor emphasized that these measures will ensure connection with the central part of Kyiv, including in the event of an air raid alert, and help prevent excessive strain on Darnytsia station.
Context: Other Consequences of the Attack on Kyiv
The Russian attack on the capital on October 19 damaged more than just the metro infrastructure. Earlier reports indicated damage to the Book Chamber of Ukraine and the "Zveropolis" petting zoo, where animals were injured. The total damage from the strike continues to be assessed by city services, and restoration work on damaged facilities is ongoing around the clock.
