Russia Investigates Overnight Bridge Collapses as 'Acts of Terrorism'

Bridge Collapses in Russian Regions

• 💥 Russian authorities reported the collapse of two bridges in regions bordering Ukraine due to explosions.
• 🚆 The first incident occurred in the Brians region, where a bridge collapsed onto a passenger train, resulting in fatalities including the train driver.
• 🚂 A second bridge collapse happened in the Kursk region as a freight train passed over it, causing a fire and injuring the train's driver and assistants.

Official Response and Investigation

• ⚖️ Russian officials are investigating both incidents as potential acts of terrorism.
• 🚑 Rescue operations and restoration of damaged tracks are underway in the Brians region, with some injured transported to Moscow for urgent care.

Context of Sabotage Attacks

• ⚠️ These incidents follow dozens of sabotage attacks targeting Russia's railroad network since the start of its invasion of Ukraine.
• 🌍 The collapses occur just before a potential meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul.