UAV event in Kyiv, Fastiv area, Ukraine on Sat 12th September 2026

12th September 2026

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Russian forces attack railway in Lutsk and Fastiv – videos.

Russian forces have carried out drone strikes on railway facilities in the cities of Lutsk, Volyn Oblast, and Fastiv, Kyiv Oblast.

Source: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), the state-run railway operator; Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The enemy is once again attacking the railway. As of now, there have been strikes in Lutsk and Fastiv. No one has been injured, thanks to the prompt detection of the threat by Ukrainian Railways' monitoring team and the timely evacuation of passengers."

Details: Ukrainian Railways said the attack is ongoing and there are swarms of Shahed-type drones in Ukrainian airspace.

Changes to train schedules are possible.

At 15:31, Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration, warned of a massive drone attack on the oblast.

In a post on social media, he said: "Residents of Volyn Oblast, I urge you to stay in shelters and safe places. A massive drone attack is underway. Many enemy assets are heading towards the oblast."

Update: The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reported that train carriages caught fire in Lutsk as a result of a Russian strike.

The fire has been contained. No casualties have been reported to the rescue service so far.

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