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Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
World🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine by targeting the country's railway infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of six railway workers and causing widespread disruption. The attacks occurred in Kyiv and surrounding areas, with Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's state-owned railway company, confirming significant damage and ongoing rescue efforts. The strikes come amid a broader escalation of Russian assaults on the Ukrainian capital over several days, aimed at disrupting daily life and morale. Ukraine's railway system, Europe's third-largest, plays a critical role in transporting civilians, military supplies, and international visitors. Officials describe the attacks as part of a strategic effort to undermine Ukraine's logistics and economy, with Russia shifting tactics from attacking infrastructure like bridges and power stations to directly targeting civilian trains and depots.

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Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine by targeting the country's railway infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of six railway workers and causing widespread disruption. The attacks occurred in Kyiv and surrounding areas, with Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's state-owned railway company, confirming significant damage and ongoing rescue efforts. The strikes come amid a broader escalation of Russian assaults on the Ukrainian capital over several days, aimed at disrupting daily life and morale. Ukraine's railway system, Europe's third-largest, plays a critical role in transporting civilians, military supplies, and international visitors. Officials describe the attacks as part of a strategic effort to undermine Ukraine's logistics and economy, with Russia shifting tactics from attacking infrastructure like bridges and power stations to directly targeting civilian trains and depots.

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