Ukraine Uses Bulletproof Vests and Armored Carriages to Keep Railways Running Under Russian Attacks
· World · Sky News
Ukraine has outfitted its train carriages with bulletproof vests and blacked-out windows to shield crews and passengers from Russian shelling, allowing vital rail links to keep functioning. The railway network carries weapons, fuel, humanitarian aid, and evacuees across frontline areas, becoming a lifeline that Russia repeatedly targets. Train drivers and staff work in shifts wearing body armor, while windows are covered to prevent drone spotter identification and reduce visibility under attack. The exact number of casualties or damaged carriages was not provided in the report. The initiative reflects Ukraine's broader effort to maintain transport logistics despite sustained Russian strikes on infrastructure.
Why it matters
The resilience of Ukraine's rail system directly affects the delivery of military supplies, civilian evacuations, and the flow of humanitarian aid. Any disruption to these rail lines would hamper Ukraine's ability to sustain its war effort and protect civilians.
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