Russian strike hits Ukrzaliznytsia depots, stations, rolling stock in five regions

Russian forces launched a significant attack on Ukrainian railway facilities across five regions overnight on October 14, causing substantial damage, according to Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, Chairman of the Ukrainian Railways Board. The strikes targeted depots, repair facilities, train stations, and rolling stock in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil oblasts.

Employees successfully evacuated personnel before the attacks, resulting in no casualties. Power outages occurred as the power supply was disrupted, but specialists swiftly restored it. Key routes were obstructed, but alternatives were organized to ensure safe passage. Pertsovskyi emphasized that warning systems enabled everyone to evacuate safely, avoiding injuries and fatalities. Material losses were significant, and restoration efforts commenced immediately.

In Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, train services resumed after being halted due to the ballistic missile threat. Overnight, Russia launched a barrage of 39 missiles and 128 drones, with air defenses neutralizing four missiles and approximately 90% of the drones. Powerful explosions were reported in Kyiv, and Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced extensive damage to energy facilities.

The city experienced power disruptions, with DTEK reporting emergencies in five districts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Russia targeted 26 elements of the electric power sector and four oil and gas facilities during the strikes. Over 600,000 Ukrainians lost electricity, totaling more than 600,000 individuals without power.