Strike on movement: electric locomotive in Dnipropetrovsk region became a target of a Russian drone

Railway infrastructure in Ukraine has once again come under attack. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a Russian drone attacked an operational electric locomotive. The incident, occurring amidst the ongoing military conflict, led to an emergency stop of the train and created a threat of disruption to suburban transport schedules.

Emergency stop and rescue of the crew

According to information received by RBC-Ukraine from representatives of "Ukrzaliznytsia," the situation developed rapidly, but thanks to the coordinated work of the services, it was possible to minimize human casualties. The monitoring group recorded the approaching threat in advance and managed to transmit a signal to the locomotive crew.

Upon receiving the warning, the driver promptly stopped the train. The railway workers immediately left the cab and moved to shelter, which allowed them to save their lives at the moment of impact. Currently, company specialists are inspecting the equipment to determine the exact extent of the damage sustained by the electric locomotive as a result of the attack.

Consequences for passengers

The attack on the rolling stock inevitably affected the movement schedule. "Ukrzaliznytsia" warned passengers about possible delays and changes in the schedule of certain suburban trains. The company urges people to follow up-to-date information, as the restoration of traffic depends on the degree of damage to the locomotive and the condition of the tracks.

Despite the incident, the carrier confirmed that it continues to operate. "We continue to closely monitor threats from the sky and continue movement," the company's press service noted.

Context of attacks on transport

This incident is part of a series of strikes on the country's logistical arteries. On the night of June 12, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack of the "Shahed" type on the railway infrastructure of the Sumy region. Critically important objects came under fire: stations, train stations, electric signaling posts, and substations.

That attack led to tragic consequences: an operator at one of the stations died, and another employee was seriously injured. The events in the Dnipropetrovsk region show that the threat remains not only for stationary objects but also for rolling stock in transit.