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UkrainePublished: 19 July 2026 at 11:37

Russian drone hits passenger train again in Zaporizhzhia region

On the morning of July 19, a Russian drone struck a passenger train in Zaporizhzhia region. The train conductor was injured, no fatalities. Passengers were evacuated and a bus transfer was arranged.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Attack on the train

On the morning of July 19, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle hit a passenger train in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Mykola Kalashnyk on Telegram, the train conductor sustained a leg injury.

Evacuation and assistance

Thanks to the work of the monitoring group of Ukrzaliznytsia, passengers and staff were evacuated in time. The injured conductor is receiving medical care. A bus transfer to Zaporizhzhia was organized for passengers. The railway continues to operate.

Previous strike

The day before, Russian forces carried out a double strike on a locomotive and passenger cars in the same region.

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