Key facts
- Russia has damaged or destroyed over 200 railway locomotives in Ukraine since the start of 2026.
- Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Oleksiy Kuleba, reported the figures.
- Russia has attacked Ukrainian railway facilities more than 1,000 times in 2026.
- Two locomotives were damaged in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Friday evening.
- The attacks impact Ukraine's railway infrastructure.
Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has damaged or destroyed more than 200 railway locomotives in Ukraine. This figure was reported by Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Oleksiy Kuleba. Kuleba also stated that Russian forces have targeted Ukrainian railway facilities over 1,000 times within the current year. The latest reported incident occurred on Friday evening in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where two locomotives sustained damage.
These attacks are part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression against Ukraine's infrastructure. The railway system is a critical component for both civilian transport and military logistics, making its disruption a strategic objective for Russia. The ongoing damage to locomotives and facilities directly impacts Ukraine's ability to move goods and people, potentially hindering its economic and defense capabilities.