--- title: "Kyiv's train stations withstood a massive attack: 'Ukrzaliznytsia' reports on station operations and train delays" description: "Kyiv's railway stations sustained no damage in Russia's attack on September 23, but a number of trains are running late. Preliminary data indicate that at least two people were killed and 22 injured in the attacks." date: 2026-09-23T10:38:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kyiv-train-stations-withstand-russian-attack-ukrzaliznytsia tags: [kiev, ukrzaliznytsia, russia-attack, trains, infrastructure] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Kyiv's train stations withstood a massive attack: 'Ukrzaliznytsia' reports on station operations and train delays ![Passengers with luggage on the platform of a Kyiv railway station during service after the attack](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/23/kiev-vokzaly-posle-ataki-rf-ukrzaliznytsia/kiev-vokzaly-posle-ataki-rf-ukrzaliznytsia-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Kyiv's stations are undamaged; passenger train movement was not halted - Boarding and alighting at Kyiv Central and Darnytsia stations took place via underground crossings - Delays of up to 30 minutes on Kyiv City Express and trains from central Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipro region - Two petrol stations and the Darnytsia pharmaceutical plant were struck; at least 2 killed and 22 injured On September 23, as a result of Russia's massive attack on Kyiv, the capital's railway stations sustained no damage, although the movement of several trains was disrupted. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia. According to the company, the UZ monitoring centre closely tracked the situation throughout the attack, which made it possible to keep passenger trains running. Thus, the city's key transport artery remained operational even under air threat. ### How the stations operated during the attack At Kyiv Central Station and Darnytsia Station, passenger boarding and alighting was carried out via underground crossings. This procedure is provided for under the yellow air-threat level when targets are detected near station complexes. As Ukrzaliznytsia emphasises, it was precisely this protocol that allowed the safety of passengers and staff to be ensured without halting train services. At the time of the report, the capital's railway stations had sustained no damage. ### Train delays and schedule changes Despite the movement being maintained, delays arose across the network. The trains running furthest behind schedule are those operating from central Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipro region. Kyiv City Express suburban trains are running the full loop with delays of 10–30 minutes. Ukrzaliznytsia also altered the movement of a number of trains, as confirmed by Ukrainian media citing the operator. ### Strikes on infrastructure: petrol stations and a pharmaceutical plant In the morning of September 23, Russian drones struck two petrol stations in different districts of Kyiv — Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi. The roof caught fire at one of the stations, resulting in one person being injured. In addition, a station of the Ukrnafta network was completely destroyed following the strike; according to available data, this is already the sixth attack on the company's facilities in recent weeks. Staff were not injured, as they were in shelter at the time of the shelling. It is also known that a strike was carried out on the Darnytsia pharmaceutical plant in Kyiv; there are no fatalities among the plant's workers. ### Attack aftermath and recommendations for passengers According to preliminary data, at least two people were killed and 22 were injured as a result of today's attacks on Kyiv. Ukrzaliznytsia urged Ukrainians to stay away from railway facilities in the coming days and beyond, and to head to shelter at any level of alert. The company emphasises that the priority remains the safety of passengers and staff amid ongoing shelling. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Kyiv's stations undamaged by Russian attack, but trains delayed – UZ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/vokzali-kieva-poshkodzheni-cherez-ataku-rf-1790159116.html) - Подтверждает отсутствие повреждений вокзалов, работу мониторингового центра и задержки поездов. - [Kyiv's railway stations unharmed in the attacks – "Ukrzaliznytsia"](https://ru.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208681.html) - Согласуется с позицией УЗ о том, что вокзалы не пострадали. - [How the stations are operating and whether there are train delays after the massive attack on Kyiv](https://24tv.ua/ru/rossijskaja-ataka-na-kiev-23-sentjabrja-kak-kursirujut-poezda-v-stolice_n3147486) - Описывает работу вокзалов и задержки после атаки 23 сентября. - [Transfers and delays: "Ukrzaliznytsia" changes the movement of several trains after Russian shelling](https://www.unian.net/economics/transport/zaderzhki-poezdov-v-ukraine-ukrzaliznycya-izmenila-raspisanie-ryada-poezdov-13385169.html) - Подтверждает изменение движения ряда поездов после обстрела. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Did Kyiv's stations sustain damage as a result of the September 23 attack? **A:** No, according to Ukrzaliznytsia, the capital's railway stations sustained no damage and passenger train movement was not halted. ### Q: Are there any train delays following the attack? **A:** Yes. The trains running furthest behind are those from central Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipro region, while Kyiv City Express is running with delays of 10–30 minutes. ### Q: How many people were injured in the attacks on Kyiv? **A:** According to preliminary data, at least two people were killed and 22 were injured.