Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Sergey Beskrestnov (call sign “Flash”) warned of a critical situation with the safety of the Ukrainian railway.
According to him, Russians track locomotives and strike as soon as they detect a parking spot.
The enemy hits locomotives, not the canvas
Beskrestnov explained that the enemy does not seek to destroy the entire canvas, because it can be quickly restored.
Instead, the Russian army Targeting the traction train, which is a key element of the railway system.
«The Russians track Ukrainian locomotives and hit them as soon as they determine the place of parking. Their goal is to stop transportation, because without locomotives, the railway does not work,» the military said.
Critical infrastructure at risk
Such attacks put at risk stable operation of Ukrzaliznytsia“ and logistics of military and humanitarian supplies.
Destruction of locomotives can lead to serious delays in the transport of weapons, fuel and evacuation routes.
It is necessary to act immediately
«The Flash called for make urgent decisions to protect railway junctions:
create shelter for locomotives,
disperse the rolling stock,
strengthen air defence in transport hub areas.
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