Russia: Seven Dead and Nearly 70 Injured in Bridge Collapse Blamed on Ukraine

A tragic incident occurred in the Bryansk region of Russia, near the Ukrainian border, when a bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing a passenger train. The disaster resulted in at least seven fatalities and approximately 70 injuries, including two children, according to regional governor Alexander Bogomaz via Telegram. Among the victims is the train’s engineer, as reported by Russian news agencies RIA and TASS. Moscow authorities have suggested that the collapse was due to ‘illegal interference,’ implying potential sabotage by Ukraine. Despite no official statement from Kyiv, pro-Russian Telegram channels allege Ukrainian involvement. Emergency services are actively responding to the scene with reinforcements. This marks another alleged act of sabotage attributed to Ukraine since the war began over three years ago, particularly in regions like Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod.