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Russian forces cut off two supply routes to strategic Pokrovsk hub

Russian forces have established control over the railway line between Kotlyne and Udachne, marking a significant advance in their operations southwest of Pokrovsk, as they aim to encircle this crucial logistics hub.

byMaria Tril

drones target locomotive depot russia's rostov oblast drones-salsk-rostov-oblast-attack- russian authorities reported multiple drone incidents across around noon 29 attacks affecting railway infrastructure triggering air defense responses acting governor yuri slyusar

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Drones target locomotive depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast

Russian authorities claim intercepting multiple drones in Rostov Oblast's Salsk and Ust-Donetskii areas, causing minimal infrastructure damage.

byYuri Zoria

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Military resistance of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars claims sabotage on railroad between Moscow and Kursk Oblast

A Ukrainian partisan group claimed responsibility for burning a relay box on a crucial railway line connecting Moscow and Kursk Oblast.

byMaria Tril

russian artillery strikes dnipro's nikopol killing two rail workers injuring five other civilians one detached homes dnipropetrovsk oblast's district damaged russia's shelling morning 17 november 2024 telegram/serhii lysak d34bbb3c-4bc2-44d7-8fe7-e39f3e0e255e

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Russian artillery strikes Dnipro’s Nikopol, killing two rail workers, injuring five other civilians

Russian shelling destroyed homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, including a train depot and educational institution.

byYuri Zoria

ukrainian navy confirms kerch strait's last russian ferry destruction implying neptune missile use russia's conro trader fire port kavkaz 22 august 2024 from local social media

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Ukrainian Navy confirms Kerch Strait’s last Russian ferry destruction, implying Neptune missile use

The Ukrainian Navy took responsibility for a strike on Port Kavkaz, sinking Russia’s last operational railway ferry yesterday. This attack, possibly involving domestic Neptune missiles, severely impacts Russian military logistics to occupied Crimea.

byYuri Zoria

ukraine's rail energy system damaged week's russian attacks restoration efforts underway damage caused missile attack kharkiv oblast om 1 august 2024 telegram/ukrzaliznytsia

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Ukraine’s rail energy system damaged by this week’s Russian attacks, restoration efforts underway

Ukraine's railway energy system suffered damage from Russian strikes this week, leading to temporary power outages and infrastructure damage in northern Ukraine, Ukrzaliznytsia says.

byYuri Zoria

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Kyiv signs memorandum on integration of Ukrainian railways into EU with European agency

The agreement outlines expert and technical support to integrate Ukraine into the European railway network.

byOlena Mukhina

russia opens mariupol railway cutting logistics routes 300 km russians building another connection 30 away from front southern ukraine september 2023 screenshot social media video знімок екрана 2023-09-29 162335

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Russia opens Mariupol railway, cutting logistics routes by 300 km

Russia has opened the Mariupol railway in occupied southern Ukraine, potentially shortening the logistics route by 300 km, solving logistics issues by saving up to a week in transport time and reducing dependence on the Kerch Bridge.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine and Spain collaborate on EU standard railway project

Minister Carlos Cuervo Caballero has affirmed Spain's commitment to supporting the project through investments and assistance.

byOlena Mukhina

Russian Missile Strikes Target Ukrainian Railways, Killing 3 and Injuring Dozens

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Russian missile strikes target Ukrainian Railways, killing 3 and injuring dozens

Russian missiles struck railway facilities in three Ukrainian oblasts - Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukrainian Railways begins construction of European-Gauge rail project

The project will enable direct passenger routes from Uzhhorod to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Bucharest & more.

byMaria Tril

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Russians build alternative railways for military logistics in Ukraine’s occupied south

Amid delayed weapon deliveries by allies, Russia accelerates the construction of alternative railway links in Ukraine's occupied south, linking strategic cities and creating defensive structures to support military logistics.

byYuri Zoria

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SBU says it caught Russian saboteurs red-handed planting railway explosive

Ukraine's security service says it has detained suspected Russian FSB agents caught planting explosives on a Poltava Oblast railway line used to transport military matériel amid the ongoing war.

byYuri Zoria

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British Defense Ministry: New Russian railway to occupied Ukraine aims to support Russian activity in Mariupol

The 60km stretch took 8 months to build & re-establishes rail access denied by fighting around Donetsk.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine’s intel: Rebel forces in Russia torch relay boxes, paralyze trains

Train traffic in central Russia was paralyzed due to recent arson attacks on relay boxes by Russian resistance forces.

byAlya Shandra

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Official: Ukrainians destroy partially built railway bridge near occupied Mariupol

Ukrainian military strikes destroyed a railway bridge Russia built to link occupied Mariupol to a broader network, hindering logistics improvement plans as reported by the exiled city council.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian intel: Two relay box fires paralyzed train traffic in parts of Moscow Oblast

Ukrainian intel reveals a surge in railway disruptions in Russia as relay boxes near Lazenkі Novoperedelkinsky and Artemyevo Domodedovo districts catch fire in late November 2023, resulting in train paralyzation and logistical turmoil.

byYuri Zoria

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US transportation chief makes surprise visit to Kyiv, names new American infrastructure adviser for Ukraine

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new American infrastructure adviser for Ukraine during a working visit to…

byOlena Mukhina

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UK intel: Railway sabotage challenges Russian military’s supply chain logistics

Anti-war activists' persistent railway sabotage in Russia poses a challenge for authorities and impacts military logistics, with over 76 cases reaching court and 137 young individuals prosecuted by October 2023, as per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine plots course to sync with EU railways, dump Russian gauge legacy

Ukraine aims to overhaul its railway system and build EU-compatible lines, easing exports and connecting major cities to Europe after dropping Russian routes. Yet, the ambitious plan is not without its critics.

byOlena Hrazhdan