UAV damages diesel locomotive in Kharkiv region: crew evacuates during air raid alert

UAV attack on railway infrastructure

Russian occupiers struck a railway diesel locomotive using an unmanned aerial vehicle. The incident occurred on the territory of "Ordivka" station, which is part of the Novovodolanska hromada in Kharkiv region.

The incident was reported by the Novovodolanska settlement council.

Circumstances of the incident

According to available data, the attack took place at approximately 14:00. At the time of the enemy drone's impact, the diesel locomotive was located at the station.

The settlement council noted that there were no casualties. The locomotive crew managed to leave the vehicle after the air raid alert signal was issued, which allowed them to avoid human losses.

«Обійшлося без постраждалих, машиністи залишили тепловоз у зв’язку із оголошеним сигналом повітряної тривоги» (There were no casualties; the drivers left the diesel locomotive due to the declared air raid alert), the community authorities' statement reads.