Russia's New Occupation Railway Line Already Victim To Ukraine Attacks

Russia is dependent on railroads for its logistics. But the nearest railroad to the southern front runs through Tokmak which is already within range of Ukrainian artillery and rockets. 

So Russia began constructing another rail line further south, through Mariupol, closer to the coast. That line is now also within range of Ukraine's enhanced munitions. JL 

Euhinia Martyniuk reports in Euromaidan Press:

Russia is constructing a new railway line to Mariupol to reduce travel times for supplying the Zaporizhzhia front. A direct railway connection between Mariupol and Volnovakha, aims to ‘military and civilian logistics.’(But) “The new Russian rail line in the occupied Ukrainian territory falls within the notional range of Ukrainian long-range precision strike systems.” Rail logistics remain critical to supporting Russia’s invasion, serving as the primary conduit for transporting ammunition, armored vehicles, fuel, and personnel into Ukraine.

According to the daily report from UK Defense Intelligence, Russia is highly likely to continue maintaining and enhancing its communication rail lines within Ukraine. Furthermore, they are constructing a new railway line to Mariupol to reduce travel times for supplying the Zaporizhzhia front.

Russia is strategically employing civilian contractors and equipment to execute this project, intending to complicate targeting efforts and preserve its military railway troop capabilities for more critical and time-sensitive assignments in other areas.

“The new Russian rail line in the occupied Ukrainian territory falls within the notional range of Ukrainian long-range precision strike systems,” stated the report.

Rail logistics remain a critical component in supporting Russia’s invasion, serving as the primary conduit for transporting ammunition, armored vehicles, fuel, and personnel into Ukraine.

Previously, Petro Andryushenko, an advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol, reported that Russian military forces intend to establish a direct railway connection between Mariupol and Volnovakha, aiming to ‘address all issues related to military and civilian logistics.’