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Belarus Built Base Near Ukraine. Now It’s Laying Rail that Can Unload 60 Wagons of Military Equipment

The site is designed for 60 railcars and includes a loading ramp for armored vehicles, according to project documents.

  • Near the village of Yakimivka, Belarus is constructing a new military complex featuring specialized railway infrastructure about 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, according to documentation obtained by the Belarusian Railway Workers' Community.
  • Alexander Lukashenka ordered the Separate Airborne Assault Brigade's creation to "strengthen the southern front" against alleged threats from Ukraine, moving beyond existing brigades stationed in Vitsebsk, Brest, and Maryina Horka.
  • The Military Design Institute is managing the project, which includes a separate access track designed to accommodate 60 railcars and a ramp for rapid unloading of heavy wheeled and tracked equipment.
  • On official cadastral maps, the facility is designated as a "military town" and "training and tactical range," with construction on parts of the site completed in June 2026 while rail infrastructure work continues.
  • Belarus plans to form a second battalion this year, alongside combat support, artillery, air defense, and reconnaissance units, significantly expanding its military capabilities near the Ukrainian frontier.
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Back in June, Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia might try to involve Belarus more deeply in the war against Ukraine.

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In Belarus, a railway for military trains is being built in the region bordering Ukraine - media. A track and a loading platform for military equipment are being designed near the village of Yakymivka. The exact location of the training ground is unknown.

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The project includes a railway route and a platform for mass unloading of goose and wheel equipment.

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A railway and equipment platform are being built for a new military facility near Gomel. In the Gomel region of Belarus, near the border with Ukraine, railway infrastructure is being built for the rapid and massive unloading of heavy wheeled and tracked vehicles directly from military trains. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Belarusian service of Radio Liberty. According to design documentation obtained by the Belarusian Railway Work…

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Радыё Свабода broke the news on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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