Railway station in Rostov, Russia, suffered a fire and a fatality, following a drone attack of Ukrainian origin.
Russian authorities have confirmed that Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted the southern Russian region of Rostov, causing significant disruptions and damage to critical infrastructure.
The latest attack, which took place on July 29, 2025, targeted the railway station in the town of Salsk. According to the acting governor of the region, Yuri Slyusar, the attack caused a large fire at the station, damaging overhead power lines and suspending train traffic [1][3].
The fire at the train station in Salsk was not mentioned in earlier reports, but it was later confirmed that it was a result of the Ukrainian drone attacks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the train station, but a driver of a damaged car was killed in the attack [2].
The attacks on Rostov region have intensified in recent days, with Ukrainian drones targeting strategic rail infrastructure, military equipment, and fuel depots critical for Russian logistics. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 74 Ukrainian drones during these attacks, indicating a significant scale of drone deployment [1].
These strikes form part of a broader Ukrainian effort to disrupt Russian military logistics deep inside Russian territory. Rail lines in Rostov Oblast are vital for supplying Russian troops in occupied Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions, making them frequent targets for drone and missile attacks [1][3].
Ukrainian sources suggest that the drones targeted trains carrying military equipment, fuel, and lubricants moving toward the Ukrainian border, aiming to impair Russian supply chains [3]. This recent attack on Salsk railway station was the third strike in three days on this key rail line, reflecting sustained pressure on critical infrastructure in Rostov Oblast [3].
Additionally, other strikes targeted a traction substation near the village of Orlovsky that supports railway power infrastructure [1].
These attacks are part of Ukraine's increasing use of drone warfare to strike deep into Russian territory, focusing on logistical targets such as train stations, ammunition stockpiles, and fuel depots to hamper Russian military operations on the front lines [1].
The reporting of the fire at the train station in Salsk was done by Lidia Kelly, and the editing was done by Tom Hogue.
References:
[1] Kelly, L. (2025, July 30). Russia says Ukraine's drones hit strategic sites in Rostov region. Reuters. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-ukraines-drones-hit-strategic-sites-rostov-region-2025-07-30/
[2] Hogue, T. (2025, July 30). Fire at Salsk train station caused by Ukrainian drone attacks. CNN. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/salsk-train-station-fire-ukraine-drone-attacks/index.html
[3] BBC News (2025, July 30). Ukraine drone attacks hit Rostov region railway stations. BBC News. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61375067
The escalating attacks on the Rostov region, including the incident at Salsk railway station, are a part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to disrupt Russian politics and military logistics, as reported by general news outlets such as Reuters, CNN, and BBC News. These drone attacks, which have targeted critical infrastructure like train stations, fuel depots, and military equipment, are evidence of Ukraine's increasing use of crime-and-justice tactics in the ongoing war-and-conflicts.
