Russian troops launched a drone strike on an electric locomotive in Zaporizhzhia region, causing a fire on the locomotive. The railway workers managed to take cover and were not injured. The transport infrastructure facility was damaged, and experts are assessing the consequences of the attack.
- A Russian drone hits an electric locomotive in Zaporizhzhia region.
- After the impact, the locomotive caught fire and a fire broke out.
- The locomotive crew hid in a shelter and was not injured.
Drone strike on an electric locomotive in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian drone hit an electric locomotive in Zaporizhzhia region, causing a fire. The fire engulfed part of the locomotive, causing significant damage to the structure. The published photos show thick smoke and destroyed elements of the rolling stock.
When the drone hit, the locomotive crew took cover in accordance with air raid warning safety rules. This helped to avoid casualties and injuries among the railway workers despite the direct hit to the electric locomotive. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development confirmed that there were no injuries.
Impact of the attack on railway infrastructure
The attack on the electric locomotive is yet another a blow to the transport infrastructure Ukraine, which is aimed at disrupting logistics and railway traffic. The Zaporizhzhia direction is key for the transportation of passengers and cargo, so the damage to the locomotive poses risks to the regional economy.
