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Explosions Destroy Two Bridges in Western Russia, Killing Seven and Injuring Dozens
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Explosions collapse two Russian bridges near Ukraine, killing 7 and injuring dozens in suspected wartime sabotage.
Two major railway bridges in northwest Russia collapsed following huge blasts on Sunday, claiming at least seven and injuring dozens more. The accidents occurred along the Ukrainian border, which has sparked fears about the safety of the area as well as vulnerability to infrastructure.
The authorities indicated that the blasts caused both bridges to completely collapse structurally, suspending train movement and disrupting army supply logistics in the area. Emergency responders are still working at the two sites to retrieve bodies and treat the injured.
No claim of responsibility in the public domain has been made, but the location and timing of the attacks have triggered suspicion of cross-border sabotage amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The broken rail lines were considered most important for military resupply convoys towards the front.
Security authorities have launched investigations, and local transport arteries remain under tight surveillance. The incidents represent a dramatic increase in the targeting of Russian infrastructure in the conflict, analysts assert.