Why Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine's rail network | DW News

Russia is stepping up drone attacks on Ukraine's railways, forcing passenger trains to stop and evacuate when threats are detected nearby. The railway system is essential to Ukraine's economy, military logistics and civilian transport. DW joined a train crew to see how they operate under the constant threat of attack.

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00:00 Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's rail network
00:00:47 Report: evacuation after Russian drone alert on passenger train
00:01:37 Passenger trains under threat as attacks on rail infrastructure increase
00:02:25 Halina Koropko, train conductor, on daily evacuations
00:03:03 Halina, train attendant, on working under wartime conditions
00:03:35 Interview : Grzegorz Szymanowski, DW Correspondent, on risks of rail travel
00:04:51 Why Russia is targeting Ukraine's railways and locomotives
00:06:01 Protecting rail travel: air defenses, drone interceptors and repairs
00:07:15 Replacing destroyed locomotives: international support and challenges
00:08:21 Impact on civilians: anxiety, education disruption and winter fears

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