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2022-05-06 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by badanov 2022-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 It is my understanding that the Ukrainians have been attacking this area for eight years now. Pro Russian I understand and so subjected to Ukrainian target practice.

Posted by Dale 2022-05-06 05:14|| 2022-05-06 05:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Technically, railroads are relatively quick for repair. Engines, however, take longer to replace.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-05-06 10:29|| 2022-05-06 10:29|| Front Page Top

#3 As I understand, in addition to the rail lines, the Russians are also targeting the power substations used to run the trains.

Posted by SteveS 2022-05-06 11:06|| 2022-05-06 11:06|| Front Page Top

#4 You know trains ran long before there was electricity.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-05-06 11:14|| 2022-05-06 11:14|| Front Page Top

#5 Half the track in Ukraine is designed for electrified trains (9,000+ km) and the Russians have been targeting hard to replace transformers. The transformer manufacturers and stockpiles, as well as locomotive repair yards have been subject to attack. Back in February the Ukrainians had 173 diesel locomotives - current number operational is unknown.

Posted by Slenter Panda4300 2022-05-06 11:35|| 2022-05-06 11:35|| Front Page Top

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