Ukraine's Unmanned Forces Hit 2 Russian Locomotives in Crimea, Disrupting Kerch Rail Link
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Updated · Ukrinform · Jun 4
Ukraine's Unmanned Forces Hit 2 Russian Locomotives in Crimea, Disrupting Kerch Rail Link
3 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · Jun 4
Summary
Two Russian locomotives were struck in occupied eastern Crimea, with Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces saying the hits forcibly stopped trains carrying military logistics.
The regiment said one drone operator flew between high-voltage power lines to hit a locomotive near Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka on the Dzhankoi-Kerch railway.
That line feeds onward to the Crimean Bridge, making the attack a direct disruption to a key Russian supply route across the occupied peninsula.
The strike follows another Ukrainian unmanned attack in Crimea that reportedly hit a Russian Svetlyak-class border patrol ship, underscoring Kyiv's widening pressure on Russian logistics there.
As drones cripple deep supply lines, can Ukraine's tech strategy starve Russia's war machine?
With strikes reaching 1,700km inside Russia, is any military asset truly safe anymore?
Ukraine’s June 2026 Drone Strikes Cripple Russian Logistics: Over 18 Oil Facilities and Key Rail Lines Hit in Crimea
Overview
On June 4, 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a targeted operation in occupied Crimea, striking locomotives in Vladyslavivka and Rozdolne. This mission, carried out by the Raid unit of the 413th Separate Unmanned Systems Forces Regiment, aimed to disrupt Russian military logistics by impeding the flow of supplies and personnel along critical railway lines. The Dzhankoi-Kerch railway, vital for moving heavy equipment, ammunition, and fuel, was a key target. By focusing on these strategic rail links, Ukraine continued its efforts to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its occupation forces and maintain military operations in Crimea.