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Freight Train Derails in Russia's Belgorod Region Due to Explosion, Investigated as Terrorist Attack

Sep 11, 2024, 08:14 AM

A freight train derailed in Russia's Belgorod region on September 10 due to outside interference, according to Russian agencies. The derailment occurred on the Volokonovka–Novy Oskol route, and there were no casualties reported. The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a case of terrorist attack following the incident. Unverified reports from Telegram news channels with links to Russian security services claimed the train hit an explosive device. The train was reportedly carrying Russian military supplies and was traveling from Bataysk to Stary. The explosion on the railway tracks is being investigated as a terrorist attack with significant damages, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.