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At night, russians attack railway infrastructure of Poltava Region

At night, russians attack railway infrastructure of Poltava Region

Overnight into August 4, the russian occupation forces damaged the railway infrastructure of the Poltava Region as a result of shelling. No casualties. A number of trains follow with significant delays.

This was reported by Ukrzaliznytsia.

"During the night, as a result of shelling of the Poltava Region, the railway infrastructure was damaged. The routes of a number of Kharkiv-bound trains were promptly changed in order to continue their movement, but because of this they are running with significant delays," the report says.

It is indicated that the tracks, contact network, supports, etc., were damaged. Restoration works have already been carried out, part of the trains have been run with reserve diesel locomotives, and the power supply has already been almost completely restored.

In addition, there were no victims or wounded from the russian shelling.

"Railway operators also gather information about passenger transfers in order to organize further trips," Ukrzaliznytsia added.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the russian federation struck two Kh-59 guided air missiles from the airspace of the Kursk Oblast - on the Poltava Region. Airmen also shot down 5 Shaheds.