# Why Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine’s rail network

https://mins.news/en/video/68518

- DW News, 2026-09-22 07:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SygWqI_rTkc

> Russia is intensifying drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways, prompting passenger trains to stop and evacuate people when nearby threats are detected. The network is vital to Ukraine’s economy, military logistics and civilian transport, while train crews operate under the constant danger of attack.

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