Russian drone strike hits train in Sumy region: Rescuers show aftermath
According to Ukrinform, the SES Main Directorate in the Sumy region reported this on Facebook and released video and photos from the scene.
On Saturday, March 14, a Russian UAV struck a commuter train running on the Smorodyne–Vorozhba route in the Verkhnia Syrovatka community.
As a result of the strike, the cab of the push locomotive caught fire. A fire also broke out in an open area nearby.
“Rescuers promptly arrived at the scene and, despite the threat of repeated strikes, managed to extinguish the fire,” the SES said.
According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or injuries.
Earlier reports indicate that Ukrzaliznytsia introduced temporary changes to train operations on March 14–16 following the Russian strike on the train in the Sumy region.
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
