Russians hit logistics infrastructure in Sumy region, railway worker injured

Russia on the night of Thursday, February 5, again attacked cities and villages of Ukraine, including Sumy region. As a result of the strikes, residential buildings and logistics infrastructure were damaged, Vice Prime Minister – Minister for Recovery of Ukraine - Minister of Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Kuleba has said reported.

"The RF army massively struck railway infrastructure of Sumy region with drones at night. In Shostka district, a railway worker came under fire – a station duty officer who was heading to work. Medical assistance was provided operatively," Kuleba wrote on his Telegram channel.

The strike also hit a "Wagon of Invincibility," which is deployed in the community to provide heating for residents. People were in shelter. Railway buildings and a locomotive were also damaged. Despite the attack, as soon as the security situation allowed, railway workers restored train movement.

Energy infrastructure of the railway in this district was also under targeted fire.

In addition, the enemy struck with drones at a railway station in Okhtyrka district. Technical premises and tracks were damaged. Everything is being restored operatively.

"This is yet another act of terrorism against Ukrainian logistics. The enemy is trying to stop train movement, Ukrainian railways are strengthening security protocols and continuing operations," the minister stressed.