Key facts
- Civilians are adapting to frequent train evacuations and delays due to Russian drone and missile attacks.
- Over 1,700 rail facilities have been attacked by Russia this year.
- More than 50 railway workers have died on duty this year.
Ukrainian civilians are increasingly adapting to the disruptions caused by Russia's escalating missile and drone attacks, particularly on the nation's vital rail network. Passengers like Antonina Viter, a beauty salon owner, face frequent, hours-long delays and evacuations during air-raid alerts as they travel for business and personal reasons. The state operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, reports that Russia has attacked over 1,700 rail facilities this year, with direct strikes claiming lives and indirect disruptions doubling travel times. Despite the risks, including the threat of random death and harsh winter conditions during evacuations, Ukrainians are finding ways to cope, with railway workers diligently maintaining services.