Russians hit railway depot in Konotop, Sumy Oblast
A Russian strike on a railway depot in Konotop, Sumy Oblast, resulted in injuries and damage during the night of 10-11 February.
On the night of 10-11 February, Russian military forces launched an attack on a railway depot located in Konotop, Sumy Oblast, according to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This attack damaged a firefighting train and injured six civilians, including children, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by individuals living in conflict zones. The assault is part of a broader trend of targeted attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure by Russian forces, which have escalated in frequency as the war continues.
In addition to the railway depot strike, reports indicate that there were further drone attacks overnight in Sumy Oblast, resulting in one fatality and additional injuries. Ukraine's military has faced a series of drone threats recently, with a specific incident involving a Latvian media crew in Donetsk Oblast who came under fire from a Russian drone while covering the conflict. Such incidents underscore the perilous environment for both military personnel and journalists operating in Ukraine.
The strike on the railway depot not only underscores the immediate human cost but also raises concerns about the impact on logistics and transportation within the region. As bombings have disrupted vital infrastructure, the Ukrainian government continues to call for international support, appealing for financial and military aid in the face of these persistent threats. This incident further evidences the acute need for ongoing vigilance and response as the conflict enters its later stages, with infrastructure becoming increasingly targeted amid the war's intensification.