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The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation use a 30-kilometer "king-train" in Donetsk region as fortification-ISW

The railway between Olenivka and Volnovakha is located about six kilometers from the front line. According to analysts, in this area, Russian troops have recently had minor territorial advancements. Russian troops built a 30-kilometer barrier called "king-train" on the territory of the occupied Donetsk region, probably as a defense structure from the future offensive of the Armed Forces. About it reports "Institute of War Study" in the summary of February 11.

It is noted that satellite images, published on May 10, 2023 and 6 and 10 February 2024, indicate that in the last nine months of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the line of wagons from the occupied Olenivka to Volnovakha was established. According to Deepstate, Russian troops collected more than 2100 freight cars, and the total length of such railway warehouse is 30 km. Russian troops to begin the implementation of the plan in July 2023.

Apparently, the "king-train" is planned to be used as a defensive line against the future Ukrainian offensive. The railway between Olenivka and Volnovakha is located about six kilometers from the front line. According to experts, Russian troops recently had minor territorial achievements in the area. At the same time, ISW analysts suggest that the train can serve for other purposes.