A severe cyberattack disabled Ukraine’s online railway ticketing system on Monday, causing extensive queues and disruptions, with Kyiv officials attributing the incident to a possible Russian attempt to destabilise the nation.
The railway network, essential for passenger travel and freight logistics since air travel halted after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, reported significant delays at Kyiv’s central station as the online system remained offline over 24 hours after the hack.
Rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia called the cyberattack "systemic, unusual, and multi-level," indicating complexity beyond typical disruptions.
Ukrainian authorities, speaking anonymously, suggested Russia’s involvement, viewing the attack as psychological warfare designed to create societal instability.
Despite the ticketing issues, actual rail operations were unaffected, quickly switching to backup systems to maintain services. Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, board chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia, confirmed that no trains stopped, highlighting rapid mitigation measures.
Rail travel remains crucial in Ukraine, moving 20 million passengers and 148 million tonnes of freight in 2024, according to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba.
Moscow has not commented on the cyberattack allegations.
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As Germany considers providing long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, military experts warn the move could enable Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow — a shift that could escalate tensions and draw NATO closer to direct confrontation.
Ukraine has carried out one of its largest drone strikes of the war, reportedly hitting more than 40 Russian military aircraft at multiple air bases, a Ukrainian security official told Reuters on Sunday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday, following a proposal from Russia.
Flash floods in central Nigeria have killed at least 151 people, with authorities warning the toll may rise further as search and rescue operations continue in the flood-ravaged town of Mokwa, Niger State.
More than 500 people were arrested and two fatalities reported following chaotic celebrations across France after Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, according to the interior ministry.
As Germany considers providing long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, military experts warn the move could enable Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow — a shift that could escalate tensions and draw NATO closer to direct confrontation.
Ukraine has carried out one of its largest drone strikes of the war, reportedly hitting more than 40 Russian military aircraft at multiple air bases, a Ukrainian security official told Reuters on Sunday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday, following a proposal from Russia.
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