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Russians construct massive 30 km ‘Tsar Train’ in Donetsk oblast using looted railcars
The New Voice of Ukraine – February 12, 2024
Russians have put together a gargantuan train stretching 30 kilometers, comprised of approximately 2,100 various types of railcars, all purportedly pilfered from areas in Donetsk Oblast under temporary occupation, DeepState military monitoring project reported on Feb. 11.
Spanning from the Olenivka railway station to Volnovakha, this enormous chain of freight cars, dubbed the ‘Tsar Train,’ started taking shape in July 2023. “The train, a continuous line of freight cars of different types, was apparently assembled using rolling stock taken from temporarily occupied regions,” the analytical group explained.
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DeepState analysts describe the ‘Tsar Train’ as a unique engineering feat whose practicality is yet to be determined. “The concept behind this enormous structure is to create a formidable barrier against the advancement of the Defense Forces,” DeepState noted. “Given its sheer size and robustness, the ‘Tsar Train’ essentially acts as a distinct line of defense. Damaging, moving, or destroying such a colossal metal mass is an incredible challenge, making it virtually impossible for equipment to cross without establishing a breach.”
The existence and construction of this behemoth have been confirmed by DeepState through analysis of imagery captured at various times.