Drone Assault on Ukraine's Railways: A Critical Lifeline Under Fire

Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine targeted railway facilities 23 times on Wednesday, affecting trains, carriages, depots, and bridges. A senior advisor to President Zelenskiy reported that despite the damage, railway operations continued. Railways are crucial for Ukraine's logistics and economy amid the ongoing conflict.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 13-05-2026 21:07 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 21:07 IST
Drone Assault on Ukraine's Railways: A Critical Lifeline Under Fire
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In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian drones targeted Ukraine's railway facilities 23 times this past Wednesday, causing substantial damage to trains, carriages, depots, and bridges.

Despite these attacks, Ukrainian authorities maintained railway operations, showcasing the resilience of their transportation network.

The railways have been a vital lifeline for Ukraine throughout over four years of conflict, serving as crucial logistic and economic arteries in the nation's battle against Russian aggression.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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