Hundreds of military vehicles have been transported by ferry from Tatvan across Lake Van to Van. The armoured vehicles were then taken by rail on their way towards the Turkish-Iranian border. The destination of the vehicles covered with tarpaulins is unknown. According to available information, weapons are said to be in dozens of other wagons.

The AKP/MHP government has turned Kurdistan into a war zone and governs the provinces in northern Kurdistan with a regime of state of emergency. Especially in Van and Hakkari, there are armoured vehicles on every street corner. The government continues its military transport by road, air and rail.

The starting point of the goods train is Istanbul. From the Tatvan district in Bitlis province, the route continues across the huge Lake Van. The wagons are unloaded from the ferries in Van, and put back on the rails. The train service used to be used mainly for passenger transport, but due to the war in Kurdistan, military transport is now taking place.