Russia intensified its drone campaign against Ukraine and introduced a new tactic: the use of modified shahed drones, which are equipped with cameras and real time control to attack moving goals.
The most recent incident occurred in the Tschernihiw region, where a train was hit by these drones. The first attack lame the locomotive, after which other drones hit the wagons. Moscow claimed that the train had transported armored vehicles and fuel, while Ukrainian authorities said that the load was civil – consisting of grain, wood and sand.
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Traditionally, the Shahed drones-Iranian origin and widespread by Russia-were used against solid goals such as power plants, industrial plants and urban areas. The integration of cameras and modems was expanded, so that you can now attack movable railway and vehicle convoys.
According to experts, this technology represents progress despite its current restrictions that could increase the pressure on the Ukrainian logistics chains.
Ukrainian authorities emphasized that these attacks are part of a systematic strategy to weaken the transport infrastructure, which is of crucial importance for both military care and civil life, since the country is heavily dependent on the railway network after the airport has been closed. The increased use of drones also increases the risk of air defense operations, since there are reports that Shahed’s flew past helicopters dangerously, which were used to defend it.
Although Ukraine is playing down the material damage, she recognizes that the attacks signal a strategic realignment of Russia. By using long -distance roars against trains and convoys, Moscow not only tries to cause immediate losses, but also to undermine confidence in the Ukrainian logistics routes.
This development shows how Russia adapts Iranian technology to compensate for its lack of sovereignty and find new ways to attack movable goals deep in the enemy area.
New Russian Shahed drone with a night camera hit a moving train in Chernihiv region; first striking the locomotive, then other cars.
Despite Russian claims of fuel tank hits, prosecutors showed photos of a grain wagon. pic.twitter.com/9jVT4XusEx— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 1, 2025
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