Ukrainian railways report cyber attack on freight services

Ukrainian state railways, known as Ukrzaliznytsia, announced on Tuesday that a cyber attack affected its online freight services. The disruption began on Sunday when the railway company reported issues with its IT system. Passengers were advised to purchase tickets either at stations or on trains. In a statement on Facebook, the company described the cyber attack as large-scale and targeted. They emphasized that their IT specialists are working to restore freight services. Since the Russian invasion in 2022, trains have been crucial for transporting both passengers and goods, including weapons and fuel. To manage the situation, Ukrzaliznytsia has temporarily switched to using paper-based documentation. They have communicated this change to their customers and trained railway employees on the new procedures. Sources within the Ukrainian government suggested that the attack might have been executed by Russia. Ukrzaliznytsia is providing guidance to commercial companies on how to operate under the current circumstances.