Russia attacks railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, train driver injured

Russia attacks railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, train driver injured

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Russian invaders attacked railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region on the morning of Tuesday, May 12, damaging a locomotive and railcars and injuring a train driver.

According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba reported this on Facebook.

He said that a monitoring team had warned of the danger in advance, but the train driver was injured by debris while heading to a shelter. The injured man is receiving necessary medical assistance, and there is no threat to his life.

Read also: Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing one and injuring four

As a result of the drone strikes, locomotives and rolling stock were damaged.

Train services in the region are being restored promptly.

"Railway workers continue to operate, ensuring connections with Dnipro and other regions of the country," Kuleba said.

Photo: Oleksii Kuleba / Facebook

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