Train disruptions in Rostov area due to drone assault
In a series of unexpected incidents, drone attacks have disrupted train services and caused fires in several locations across Rostov Oblast, Russia.
At Sal'sk station, the contact network was disrupted today at 2:00 due to debris from a drone. The exact cause of this incident is still unknown. Previously, drone attacks had caused disruptions in the schedules of 26 passenger trains.
One such affected train was No.59 from Novokuznetsk to Kislovodsk. The train experienced damage to its glazing, but preliminary reports indicate no casualties. Passengers were safely evacuated. The location of the damage to the train is not specified.
Simultaneously, a fire broke out in a stationary freight train, although the extent and location of the fire are not detailed.
Train traffic through Sal'sk station has been suspended due to these incidents. Nine passenger trains of the Federal Passenger Company are currently delayed as a result.
Last night, the disruptions extended beyond Sal'sk. Drones also attacked Kamenesk-Shakhtinskiy, Volgodonsk, Bokovsky, and Tarasovsky districts. Debris from one of the drones fell on an infrastructure object at Kamennaya station, causing a fire.
Tragically, a person was killed in a car due to a drone strike in Sal'sk last night. However, the identity of the victim and the location of the car hit by the drone remain unknown in the available information.
These incidents underscore the growing concern over the use of drones and their potential impact on public safety. The authorities are currently investigating the causes of these incidents to ensure the safety of the public and the resumption of normal train services.
