Russia's Advanced Drone Technology Targets Ukraine's Critical Railway Network: A Growing Strategic Threat

Oct 15, 2025 03:19 pm CST

Russia has intensified precision drone attacks on Ukraine's vital railway infrastructure, employing advanced video-enabled drones to target individual locomotives. With railways carrying over 63% of Ukraine's freight and 37% of passenger traffic, these increasingly frequent strikes threaten both military supply lines and civilian transportation. Despite Ukrainian railway crews' remarkable repair efficiency, experts warn that continued attacks on locomotives could eventually cripple the transportation system even if tracks remain intact.