The Kharkiv Metro has resumed full operations after a two-day suspension caused by massive Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, the city’s subway authority confirmed on Sunday morning, November 10.
“Train movement across all metro lines has been restored,” the press service of Kharkiv Metro announced. “In the event of voltage drops below the acceptable level, train operations may be temporarily suspended.”
The metro system — a vital part of daily life for Ukraine’s second-largest city — was forced to halt service on November 8 and 9, following widespread power outages triggered by Russian missile and drone strikes.
During the shutdown, surface electric transport such as trams and trolleybuses also stopped running, while city officials adjusted bus routes to partially compensate for the disruption.
Despite the halt in train movement, Kharkiv Metro stations remained open throughout the attacks, serving as 24-hour bomb shelters for residents seeking protection from ongoing air raids.
The resumption of metro service marks another step in Kharkiv’s ongoing recovery efforts, as the city continues to adapt its transport infrastructure amid repeated strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy grid.
