Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency released on June 29 several photos of the armored train Yenisei from the special military operation zone.
The armored train, operated by the Russian Railway Troops, reportedly took part in a “combat coordination” exercise held by the Tsentr [Center] Group of Forces. The photos were taken in the direction of Pokrovsk, where Russian troops are currently advancing.
Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Yenisei is made up of two empty platform wagons for cargo, logistical and construction purposes at the front and end of the train, a platform wagon mounting a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle as the head, followed by an anti-aircraft wagon mounting the ZU-23-2 gun alongside an enclosed cabin with six machine-gun slits, the first ChME3-type locomotive, a machine gun wagon with more gun slits, a goods wagon, another machine-gun wagon and the second ChME3-type locomotive.
In addition to the above weapons, Yenisei also ferries a group in charge of maintaining and firing a number of 82-BM-37 mortars both either on or outside of the train.
In terms of length, each of the train’s wagon is made from the standard 40 foot [12.19 meter] long flat car. Combined, Yenisei is a 131 meters long
Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Click to see full-size image. (RIA Novosti)
Yenisei is only one of several armored trains currently deployed in the special military operation zone to escort logistics convoys, conduct engineering reconnaissance, carry out repair missions on railway lines, demine tracks and even deliver humanitarian aid.
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