Ukrainian forces on Tuesday (Aug 19) struck a Russian freight train carrying fuel in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, leaving the railway in ruins, according to Petro Andryushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of Occupation.
Andryushchenko confirmed the attack in a Telegram post, stating: “Yes. It’s burning down. The train. There is no more Russian rail service through occupied Zaporizhzhia. As promised – epic footage of the destruction of a freight train with tanks. Nothing alive was left. Who asked why the Russians are hauling fuel and cars at night? That’s why. To avoid such losses.” His remarks were accompanied by video footage showing the blaze. The strike underscores Ukraine’s ongoing campaign against Russian logistics and supply lines in occupied territories. This is not an isolated incident; in May, Ukrainian drones targeted another Russian freight train carrying fuel in the same region, signaling a sustained effort to weaken Moscow’s transport and fuel infrastructure
