Russia launched a recently repaired railway line from Rostov to occupied Mariupol, which may affect battlefield logistics by making Russian supply routes more sustainable.

The Russians launched the overhauled railway from Rostov to Mariupol via Granitne/Malovodne, based on monitoring traffic along key rail stations since Wednesday.

Aslanovo Station had four Russian Railways' diesel locomotives with freight cars attached, filled and partially covered.

Kalchik Station had a diesel locomotive of the Russian Railways.

Sartana Station had seven Russian Railways' passenger cars showing Yekaterinburg as their destination.

The Russians spent 13 months restoring the railway.

Construction was slowed for two months due to strikes by Ukraine's Defense Forces throughout winter.

Construction was postponed for another month due to sabotage efforts by the Mariupol Resistance movement in the Kalchik quarry.

Russian forces completed and launched a new railway from Rostov to occupied Mariupol. Adviser to the mayor of Mariupol noted it could significantly impact front-line logistics.

Russian troops shelled Ukrainsk with artillery on Sunday at around 4:30 am