The enemy has damaged approximately 400 units of rolling stock this year
Due to enemy shelling since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has lost 630 locomotives, 400 of which were taken out of service during 2026. This was reported by Ukrinform, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The official emphasized that the intensity of attacks on railway infrastructure and rolling stock is constantly increasing, creating significant obstacles for stable logistics and passenger transport. Since the beginning of November alone, about 15 strikes have been recorded targeting railway transport specifically.
Statistics on losses and attack intensity
“The enemy is actively hitting locomotives. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 630 of them have been damaged. This year, it is about 400 units,” stated Mykola Kalashnyk. Experts note that every month, targeted shelling of logistics hubs puts between 37 and 40 units of equipment out of order, a significant portion of which cannot be repaired.
Alternative routes and support
Due to the shortage of rolling stock, a program to provide passenger transportation by buses was launched on October 1st, covering the most affected routes such as Konotop — Sumy and Kharkiv — Lozova. This service has already been used by about 10,000 passengers.
State response
To support the stable operation of the railways, the Cabinet of Ministers is taking measures to liberalize business conditions. Specifically, procedures for locomotive leasing, purchasing necessary components, and carrying out repair work have been simplified. Previously, the government also expanded the options for utilizing humanitarian aid for the needs of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia.
Photo: Ukrzaliznytsia
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