Russian authorities have launched a terrorism investigation after two railway bridge explosions caused deadly train derailments near the Ukraine border. The incidents, which occurred overnight in Bryansk and Kursk regions, left 7 dead and 69 injured, sparking international concern. 💥
Night of Chaos
In Bryansk, a passenger train carrying 388 people derailed when an explosion collapsed a bridge at 10:50 PM local time. Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed 7 fatalities and 66 injuries, with rescue teams working through the night. 🚑
Double Blast Crisis
A second explosion hit Kursk region's railway infrastructure, causing a freight train to plunge onto a road below. While no deaths were reported here, the driver and two assistants sustained injuries. The Russian Investigative Committee stated both attacks displayed 'clear terrorist intent.' 🕵️♂️
Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko emphasized: 'These were deliberate acts targeting civilian infrastructure.' Authorities haven't named suspects, but the locations near conflict zones have raised eyebrows globally. 🌍
