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|March 18, 2022 – What it’s like to flee Ukraine? Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, more than 3 million people have been forced to flee their homes and leave the country. The vast majority are migrating west, toward the EU, and most are ending up in neighboring Poland. To escape the violence of the ground more than 2 million refugees have escaped by train, turning Ukraine’s railroad network into a vital lifeline.
We sent a crew out to Przemyśl, a small Polish town on the border with Ukraine, to speak with the people who have fled Ukraine and left everything behind. In this video, we share their stories and take a look at how the railroad is operating in a war-torn country. To help us understand what a difficult operation this is, we spoke to the CEO of Ukrainian Railways, Oleksandr Kamyshin, who is running a mobile command unit to ensure Ukrainians can board trains and get to safety. To hear their stories and understand the arduous journey many make by rail, watch our video.
April 1, 2022 – From the early days of the war, Ukrainian Railways, or Ukrzaliznytsya, has become central to the country’s life and defense. Ukrzaliznytsia has been helping the army by producing anti-tank hedgehogs and transporting the uncollected bodies of Russian soldiers killed on the front lines. Trains have been tirelessly running back and forth taking people out of war hotspots and bringing humanitarian aid in.
April 13, 2022 – At Lviv station, a convoy prepares to make its way to Kyiv. The driver in his cabin, is at the front of the train. In the other cars are volunteers and men going into battle. Without even picking up a gun, Evgeni, a train driver, is now on the de facto front line.
May 19, 2022 – Ukrainian Railways asks Russia to remove the bodies of Russian soldiers.
June 5, 2022 – How Ukrainian railways have become a lifeline during the Russian invasion.
June 15, 2022 – They have helped millions flee to safety, brought foreign leaders to Kyiv and transported countless tons of goods: for Ukraine, the trains have played a crucial role in countering the Russian offensive, its railway chief says. “Some say the railways have been like a second army,” explains Oleksandr Kamyshin, head of Ukrainian Railways.
August 6, 2022 – We haven’t seen each other for 5 months. Because of the war started by Russia against my country and the entire civilized world, life of every Ukrainian has been turned upside down. However, life goes on and it’s time to return to YouTube 😉 That’s important for me to stay in touch with you and talk about these terrible and unique times in which we live now. So, this is my first podcast, in which I will tell you about the life of the Ukrainian railway during the war, evacuation, railway diplomacy, missile strikes and much more.
September 24, 2022 • Ukrainian Railways: Second Army of Ukraine
November 18, 2022 – Russia keeps targeting Ukrainian railways that connect the whole country. Despite the constant danger of shelling, Ukrainian railway workers keep tirelessly repairing damage caused by war. They say their work is vital not just for the social lives of millions of Ukrainians but also for the military.