REUTERS
Russia has launched a railroad it built in Rostov and Voronezh regions to bypass Ukraine, according a Russian news agency.
"Working traffic on the Zhuravka-Millerovo section is now live. Thus, we can say this electrified two-track railroad built to bypass neighboring Ukraine has begun operations," the Moscow-based Interfax news agency said with reference to a source.
According to the report, the traffic will intensify, and relevant plans are being implemented by the Transport Ministry, Russian Railways, and other relevant organizations, the source said.
Read alsoUkrzaliznytsia to launch direct rail service between Ukraine and BulgariaThe Zhuravka-Millerovo railroad running through Rostov and Voronezh regions has connected different Russian regions while bypassing Ukraine.
A decision to build a railroad connecting Russia's central and southern regions was made in 2015.
Earlier on Monday, August 7, Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov said the Zhuravka-Millerovo railroad stretch would ensure Russia's independence from crossing the border with the neighboring Ukraine.