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Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russian Rail Hub Critical to War Effort
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A drone strike overnight on August 4 caused a fire at the dispatcher building of the Archeda railway junction in Frolovo, Volgograd region, Russia.
The incident, reported by Russian media and confirmed by open-source imagery, is part of a broader pattern of attacks targeting Russia’s railway infrastructure—critical for military logistics.
According to Russian sources, drones also struck relay cabinets responsible for managing train traffic automation. Damage to this equipment could temporarily halt or significantly delay railway operations, including transport of military cargo bound for the frontlines.
The Archeda station, located in Frolovo, serves as a major internal transit hub in southern Russia. It is historically significant for long-distance freight and passenger routes and has increasingly been used for transporting military personnel, weapons, and equipment.
This latest attack follows a series of drone strikes on key logistical nodes:
On August 2, Ukrainian drones targeted the Likhaya–Zamchalovo traction substation in Rostov region. The facility powers rail lines near Uhlerodovsky, a corridor used to supply occupied territories in Ukraine.
On July 21, drones hit the Kamennolomni junction in Rostov region, situated along the Rostov–Taganrog–Donetsk axis. That station plays a central role in supporting military rail logistics to occupied Donbas.
These strikes have prompted Russian forces to reinforce and, in some cases, reconstruct railway links in occupied regions, including in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.
Russia is also working on an alternative rail route connecting Rostov-on-Don to Crimea via Berdyansk. The project aims to reduce dependence on the Kerch Bridge and improve supply chain security.
Archeda’s role in this network is crucial, particularly in the context of reported rail shipments from North Korea. Any disruption to this hub could affect inbound military deliveries and logistics within Russia.
No official statement has been issued by Russian authorities regarding the extent of the damage or potential casualties at the Archeda site. However, local reports confirm that air defense systems were active and explosions were heard over both Frolovo and nearby Mikhaylovka during the night.
Earlier on August 3, a drone strike ignited a massive fire at a Rosneft-operated oil depot in Sochi’s Adler district, near the city’s international airport. The attack forced flight suspensions and triggered over 20 explosions, according to local reports. Ukrainian officials later confirmed the strike.
