Seven people have died, with many more injured, following the collapse of two bridges in different Russian regions adjacent to Ukraine. Initial state media reports suggested that these incidents are being examined as possible "acts of terrorism." The first collapse occurred in Bryansk late Saturday, when a road bridge fell onto a passenger train, resulting in fatalities and 71 injuries, according to regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz.
Bridges Collapse in Russia: At Least Seven Dead Amid Terrorism Probe
Bridges Collapse in Russia: At Least Seven Dead Amid Terrorism Probe
Two bridges collapse in Russia's border regions with Ukraine, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries, as authorities investigate potential terrorist links.
Hours later, another bridge in the Zheleznogorsk area of Kursk fell, causing a train to derail and ignite, injuring its driver. Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein assured that emergency services were on-site addressing the incidents and promised that causes would be determined.
In a twist, the Moscow Railway claimed the Bryansk collapse resulted from "illegal interference," while a Ukrainian security official alleged that Russia orchestrated these events to distort international public perception ahead of pending peace negotiations in Turkey. Andrii Kovalenko from Ukraine’s National Security Council stated, “Russia is laying the groundwork to derail the negotiations,” reiterating Ukraine's lack of motivation to sabotage discussions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was reportedly updated on the situation overnight, as investigations commenced with the interregional transport prosecutor's office. Online images depicted the train wreck in Bryansk, where passengers assisted each other in the aftermath. Emergency responders were deployed to the collapse sites with necessary equipment, and stranded train passengers were being relocated for continued travel.
The first bridge incident transpired roughly 100 kilometers from Ukraine's border, amidst heightened military activity where the Ukrainian Air Force reported extensive Russian drone and missile strikes across various regions overnight.
In a twist, the Moscow Railway claimed the Bryansk collapse resulted from "illegal interference," while a Ukrainian security official alleged that Russia orchestrated these events to distort international public perception ahead of pending peace negotiations in Turkey. Andrii Kovalenko from Ukraine’s National Security Council stated, “Russia is laying the groundwork to derail the negotiations,” reiterating Ukraine's lack of motivation to sabotage discussions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was reportedly updated on the situation overnight, as investigations commenced with the interregional transport prosecutor's office. Online images depicted the train wreck in Bryansk, where passengers assisted each other in the aftermath. Emergency responders were deployed to the collapse sites with necessary equipment, and stranded train passengers were being relocated for continued travel.
The first bridge incident transpired roughly 100 kilometers from Ukraine's border, amidst heightened military activity where the Ukrainian Air Force reported extensive Russian drone and missile strikes across various regions overnight.
