Russian strike damages Kyiv rail station, destroys Berestyn terminal
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Russian troops attacked the train station in Berestyn (Photo: Ukrainian Railways)
Russian forces damaged infrastructure at the Mykilska Slobidka station on Kyiv's ring commuter rail line during a massive strike on the capital overnight into Sept. 17, Ukrainian Railways said.
Commuter trains have been running on a limited loop since the morning, bypassing the Darnytsia–Pochayna section.
The company said repairs are expected to take a day. Windows and doors on a commuter train were damaged, along with the depot and several other rail facilities.
Separately, before dawn, a Russian drone caused serious damage to the train station building in Berestyn. Passengers and station staff took shelter, and an assessment of the infrastructure is underway. Train service to Berestyn has not been canceled.
Ukrainian Railways warned that some trains — including No. 7/8 Odesa–Kharkiv and No. 53/54 Dnipro–Odesa — will be rerouted along a safer reserve route, adding an estimated six hours to travel time.
Key details on Russia's Sept. 17 strike on Kyiv
Russia launched a massive strike on Kyiv overnight into Sept. 17 using ballistic missiles and drones, with an additional wave of jet-powered drones hitting the city in the morning. The overnight missile strikes caused damage in the Solomyanskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Dniprovskyi districts. The number of people injured in Kyiv has risen to 16, including two children.
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with various missile types along with Banderol/Dan-T munitions and Shahed strike drones. The main targets were the Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhya oblasts. Missile and drone strikes were recorded at 36 locations, with debris from intercepted munitions falling at five additional sites.
Russian forces also struck facilities belonging to Kyivvodokanal, the capital's water utility. The attacks partially suspended water service on the left bank of the Dnipro River and reduced water pressure in parts of the right bank. Specialists have since restored operations and service.
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