UKR: Why Ukraine’s trains are a top Russian target

Dec 11, 2025

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UKR: Why Ukraine’s trains are a top Russian target

How Russia is attacking trains with modernized drones (and components) to keep Ukraine from quickly redeploying forces/weapons. And: how Ukraine’s pushing back.

Oleksandra Yakovlyeva, +2

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19 min read

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Nov 26, 2025

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18 min read

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Nov 24, 2025

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