In this 19 September 2026 published video, hosts Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou talk about how Russia is dismantling Ukraine’s ability to fight, destroying hundreds of locomotives, most of its warehouses, and now bombing the Zatoka bridge as fuel and ports run dry. In this episode we break down why Orikhiv is close to falling, why Ukraine’s Lyman counteroffensive is really about spinning a victory story for Zelensky’s meeting with Trump, and why the Kremlin has turned far more hardline on any diplomatic solution. Is Ukraine’s economy collapsing faster than anyone in the West wants to admit?
Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, more than 500 Ukrainian locomotives have been damaged or completely destroyed by Russian strikes. Russian forces have heavily accelerated their “hunt” for Ukrainian rolling stock. Over half of these locomotive strikes occurred in 2026 alone, averaging about 37 to 40 locomotives attacked per month. Ukraine urgently needs replacement engines, but faces a technical hurdle: its rail lines use a 1,520 mm track gauge, which is wider than the standard 1,435 mm gauge used across most of Europe. This limits the number of compatible trains European partners can easily supply, though countries like Lithuania have stepped in to help.
While the loss of 500 locomotives and numerous supply warehouses represents a severe logistical strain on Ukraine’s state rail operator (Ukrzaliznytsia), the claim that the ‘front lines crumble’ reflects the analytical and dramatic framing of The Duran, a commentary platform known for its critical stance on Western geopolitical strategy and a more pessimistic outlook on Ukraine’s military positions.
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