- Japan has provided Ukraine with 3,000 tons of domestically produced rails to repair damaged railway infrastructure.
- The delivery, equivalent to 22 kilometers of track, was formally handed over in Kyiv on January 18, 2026.
- Ukrainian railway officials emphasized the critical importance of Japan’s ongoing support amid increased Russian attacks on rail facilities.

A: Hey! Did you hear about something Japan did for Ukraine?

B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: Japan sent a bunch of train tracks to Ukraine! Like, a *lot*!

B: Wow! Really? Why?

A: Because their railways got really damaged from all the attacks, you know?

B: Oh, that’s terrible. So, Japan is helping them fix it?

A: Exactly! They sent about 22 kilometers worth of tracks! That's a lot of train line!

B: That’s so generous. I saw they had a ceremony in Kyiv.

A: Yeah, the Japanese Ambassador was there too! And people from JICA, that's a Japanese aid agency.

B: JICA, right! I've heard of them. They said they'll keep helping, huh?

A: Yep! The head of the JICA office in Ukraine gave a speech about recovery and peace.

B: That’s really nice to hear. They need all the support they can get.

A: Apparently, the Russians attacked their train lines over 1,200 times last year! It’s crazy!

B: Seriously?! That’s awful. No wonder they need so many new tracks.

A: The head of the Ukrainian railway company was super grateful, said Japan’s help is really important.

B: That's great! It’s good to see Japan stepping up.