Derailments in Bryansk and Kursk, Russia: A Series of Suspected Sabotages
Train derails in western Russia, Brjansk — seven fatalities - Derailment in Bryansk, Western Russia, claim seven lives
A passenger train met a disastrous fate in the western Russian region of Bryansk, following the collapse of a road bridge. The unfortunate incident left seven souls on board and around 70 others injured, including innocent children – according to a Telegram post by Bryansk’s regional governor, Alexander Bogomaz.
Simultaneously, in the border-sharing region of Kursk, closer to Ukraine, a cargo train took a tumble due to a bridge collapse. The tragedy struck as part of the train fell onto a nearby highway, sparking a locomotive fire and causing injuries to the driver. The cause of the calamitous bridge collapse still remains shrouded in mystery.
In the tone of a morning TV broadcast, Bryansk's governor, Alexander Bogomaz, confirmed reports of an explosion on state-run media. "An explosion shook the Vyzborka bridge on the Klimovo-Moscow route, carrying 388 passengers," he declared. The incident unfolded about 80 km away from the Ukrainian border.
The neighboring region of Kursk, which is partially occupied by Ukrainian forces for several months, experienced a similar incident where a bridge collapse led to the freight train derailment. Officials from Kursk, too, have used the term "terrorists" to describe the suspects behind the explosions, echoing the assertions made in relation to the Bryansk derailment.
Ukraine has been grappling with a Russian invasion for over three years now. Ukrainian intelligence services have routinely carried out sabotage operations and attacks on Russian territory, fueling suspicion and tensions between the two nations.
- Bryansk
- Russia
- Passenger Train
- Alexander Bogomaz
- Collapse
- Ukraine
- Children
- Sabotage
- Kursk
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Russian authorities have alleged that both incidents were acts of terrorism, mounted by "Kyiv regime" operatives. In Bryansk, the Russian Investigative Committee pointed the finger at "terrorists" for causing the train derailment through an explosion on the bridge [1][2]. In Kursk, the Russians attributed the train derailment and bridge collapse to "terrorists" as well [1][3]. These accusations have sparked an investigation into potential terrorism, though Ukrainian authorities still refrain from commenting on these allegations.
- Following the derailment of a passenger train in Bryansk, Russia, Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed an explosion on state-run media, suggesting a potential act of sabotage.
- In light of the series of suspected sabotages, Russian authorities have accused the "Kyiv regime" of involving in acts of terrorism, including the derailment of a train in both Bryansk and Kursk, allegations that are currently under investigation.
