Russia's Combat Train Gambit Surprises Ukraine’s Donbas Front

Russia's combat train gambit surprises Ukraine’s Donbas front

Russia deploys Yenisey combat train in Donbas to resupply and scout, reviving old tactics. We uncover its role in the 2025 conflict and why it matters to Moscow

Russian Army Deploys Armoured Trains to Resupply Frontline Units in the Donbas

The Russian Armed Forces have deployed armoured trains to resupply Army units in the disputed Donbas regions for ongoing high intensity engagements with Ukrainian and supporting Western forces. New insight into the use of trains to support logistics was provided by state media’s publication of images of the armoured train Yenisey as part of a “combat coordination” exercise under Battlegroup Centre. Alongside the resupplying of frontline forces, …