As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, which lasted from the evening of October 18 to the morning of October 19, the surface infrastructure of the 'Chernihivska' metro station, located on the left bank of the capital, was damaged. According to RBC-Ukraine, during the shelling—which city authorities stated involved ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles—damage was sustained by the station itself, adjacent railway tracks, and the cable network. Specialized services and emergency crews are working at the scene to assess the scale of destruction and begin restoring the infrastructure.
What Exactly Was Damaged at the Station
According to published reports, the strike affected several elements of the 'Chernihivska' surface station complex. In addition to the station building itself, destruction hit the railway tracks used by trains and the cable network providing power supply and communications. This combination of damage necessitated prompt intervention by emergency services and led to temporary changes in subway operations. Specialists continue to inspect structures to determine which sections can be returned to service in the shortest possible time and which will require more extensive repair work.
How the 'Red' Metro Line Operates
Due to infrastructure damage on the 'red' line of the Kyiv metro, the train schedule has been temporarily altered. At the same time, train traffic is reportedly maintained on the section between 'Akademmistechko' and 'Darnytsia' stations according to the regular schedule. 'Chernihivska' and 'Lisova' stations are temporarily closed for passenger entry and exit. This decision was made to ensure the safety of passengers and personnel, as well as to provide emergency crews with unhindered access to the damage site. The restrictions remain in effect until specialized services complete their inspection and lift the threat to the normal operation of the line.
Context of the Attack on the Capital
The attack on Kyiv that damaged 'Chernihivska' station was part of a series of strikes launched by Russian forces starting the evening of October 18 and continuing through the night and morning of October 19. According to city authorities, one person was killed and eight others were injured in the capital as a result of the shelling. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that energy and infrastructure were once again targets, but added that other objects also sustained damage—residential buildings, medical facilities, a school, a sports complex, a supermarket, gas stations, and a number of other structures.
Other Damaged Objects
In addition to the 'Chernihivska' metro station, a number of commercial and public facilities in the capital were damaged in the attack. Specifically, the Cosmo Multimall shopping center, formerly known as 'Cosmopolite', suffered damage. Damage to a McDonald's restaurant in Shuliavka was also separately recorded. The combination of these facts confirms that the strikes affected not only transport and energy infrastructure but also everyday urban environment objects, further complicating the restoration of normal life in the affected areas of Kyiv.
