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DW witnesses Ukrainian train evacuation.

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September 21, 2026

Russia is stepping up drone attacks to cripple Ukraine’s railway system. To prevent casualties, Ukraine has introduced new safety protocols for passenger trains. DW was there when a train had to be evacuated.

As Russian drone attacks intensify, Ukrainian rail crews are carrying out frequent emergency evacuations to protect passengers.

When a drone is detected within 100 kilometers of a moving train, passengers must quickly leave the train and move to safety. While delays are common, travelers accept them as a necessary precaution.

For railway workers, who face the threat of attacks daily, these evacuations have become a difficult but routine part of life during the war.

Grzegorz Szymanowski Reporter specializing on geopolitics and security in Central and Eastern Europe
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