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Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:37:00 UTC.

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  1. Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine

  2. Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

  3. State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine

  4. Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways

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