{
  "id": 12187225,
  "title": "Russian strikes leave Ukraine with almost no spare locomotives, further complicating grain exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/russian-strikes-leave-ukraine-with-almost-no-spare-locomotives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:37:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Meduza (English)",
    "slug": "meduza-english",
    "url": "https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/russian-strikes-leave-ukraine-with-almost-no-spare-locomotives-further-complicating-grain-exports"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian strikes have left Ukraine with an almost depleted supply of locomotives, further complicating the country's already strained grain exports, according to Taras Vysotskyi, Ukraine’s minister of agrarian policy and food. The minister made this statement to the Financial Times. Ukrainian officials are currently in discussions with European allies regarding the supply of locomotives that are compatible with Ukraine’s track gauge of 1,520 mm. Freight trains transport crucial exports such as grain, ore, and other cargo. The dwindling number of locomotives further exacerbates Ukraine's challenges in exporting grain. Vysotskyi estimates that if the ports remain closed, Ukraine could lose a staggering $8 billion between June 2026 and June 2027. The situation at Meduza is one of transparency, with the story being written by a live journalist and translated into English using an AI model that adheres to strict editorial standards. Every draft undergoes a review by a Meduza editor before publication. For those interested in Meduza’s exclusive content in English, a subscription can be made through their newsletter.",
  "summary": "Russian forces have intensified attacks on Ukrainian freight trains in recent weeks, leaving Ukraine with almost no reserve locomotives, Taras Vysotskyi, Ukraine’s minister of agrarian policy and food, told the Financial Times.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/russian-strikes-on-black-sea-ports-could-cost-ukraine-at-least-8",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Macron slams Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/macron-slams-russias-irresponsible-strikes-on-ukraines-civilian",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:09:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/zelensky-russia-strikes-turkish-vessel-with-two-drones-in-neutral",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Ukraine says its strikes have knocked out more than 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ukraine-says-its-strikes-have-knocked-out-more-than-51-of-russias-oil",
        "published": "2026-10-05T15:08:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "France's Macron slams Moscow increase in strikes on Ukraine civilian infrastructure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/frances-macron-slams-moscow-increase-in-strikes-on-ukraine-civilian",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:15:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Ukraine claims its strikes have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ukraine-claims-its-strikes-have-taken-out-more-than-half-of-russias",
        "published": "2026-10-05T17:29:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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