The Odessa police are sounding the alarm about the dangers of train surfing, also known as train surfing. This is not bravery but a perilous game.

Thanks to social networks, this activity is becoming increasingly trendy among teenagers. They chase the thrill without realizing the risks involved.

"This is not courage; this is a game with death," emphasizes the head of juvenile prevention at the Odessa Regional Police, Victoria Chalova.

This year, there have already been three tragic incidents in the Odessa region: in the regional center, Odessa, and Podilsk districts, teenagers have died or suffered severe burns attempting to climb onto stationary trains. Police major Victoria Chalova points out that even stationary objects in the railway infrastructure pose a deadly threat due to high voltage. You can be electrocuted not only by contact but also by simply being too close.

Police work daily to prevent such tragedies. They educate children in schools, conduct raids at train stations, collaborate with the Odessa Railway, and monitor social media to promptly halt dangerous content.

"Children often mimic what they see on social media. They do not realize that a few thousand likes are not worth the consequences—severe burns, loss of health, or even life," warns Victoria Chalova.

According to her, the motivation behind these actions stems not just from a desire to stand out but also from peer pressure: if train surfing is considered brave in a group, a child will try to meet those expectations.

The police also remind that responsibility for such actions does not solely lie with the teenagers themselves. If the offender is under 16, the parents will be held accountable. Not only administratively but also criminally if severe consequences arise.

"A child's safety begins at home—with trust, explanations, and supervision. Parents need to know who their child is interacting with, what they are watching online, what they dream about, and where they spend their free time. And I emphasize: according to current legislation, children under 16 are not allowed in public places without adults from 10 PM to 6 AM. These simple rules can save lives," concluded Victoria Chalova.