Ukraine's railways recorded nearly 1,200 hits from Russian attacks in 2025 — more than in 2023 and 2024 combined. In 2026, there had been nearly 1,000 by early May. Passenger trains and evacuation routes are increasingly targeted, disrupting journeys and threatening mobility, safety, and morale across the country.

Yet the network remains heavily used and trusted despite the dangers. The question now is whether Ukraine can continue to operate safely under increasingly frequent attacks.