In western Russia, a passenger train derailed late Saturday due to the collapse of a bridge, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 30 injuries. Local officials cited “illegal interference” as the cause of the bridge’s damage, although specific details were not provided. The bridge in the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, collapsed over railway tracks just as the train was passing. Photos from the scene revealed significant destruction, with train cars mangled amidst the debris of the fallen structure.
Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported that emergency services were actively engaged at the site, emphasizing that efforts were underway to assist the victims, including two children among the injured. While Russian officials did not explicitly assign blame for the incident, there have been previous allegations against pro-Ukrainian sabotagers targeting Russia’s railway systems. However, details regarding these accusations remain sparse and unverified.
In December 2023, Ukrainian media claimed that Ukraine’s intelligence agency executed two explosions on a railway line in Siberia, vital for trade with China. The Russian Railways acknowledged one of these incidents without revealing its cause or confirming specifics of the second explosion. As the investigation into the train derailment unfolds, tensions surrounding the security of railway infrastructure in the region are resurfacing, amid ongoing conflict-related allegations. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities of transportation networks in areas close to the conflict lines, raising concerns about safety and sabotage.
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