**Railway Sabotage: Explosion on Russian Rail Line Disrupts Train Travel**
A powerful explosion occurred on a rail line in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, causing significant damage and disrupting train travel. According to regional Governor Alexander Gusev, the blast happened on June 5 between the communities of Yevdakovo and Saguny. The explosion was allegedly caused by an improvised explosive device.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the disruption to train services has been substantial. At least 19 passenger and commercial trains were affected, with their travel halted immediately after the blast. While Russian officials have not yet publicly accused anyone of responsibility for the attack, the incident bears similarities to previous sabotage incidents on Russian railways.
**History of Railway Sabotage**
This is not the first time Ukraine’s intelligence agencies or partisan movements have targeted Russian railways. In recent months, there have been several reported incidents of sabotage on rail lines in Russia and occupied territories. On May 24, for instance, Ukrainian drone operators destroyed three Russian fuel tanks during a strike on a train moving through occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
**Recent Train Disasters in Russia**
Just days before the Voronezh explosion, another train disaster shook Russia. Overnight on May 31, a train derailed after an overhead road bridge collapsed in Bryansk Oblast, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 69 others. This incident highlights the safety concerns surrounding rail travel in Russia.
**Regional Significance**
Voronezh Oblast is strategically located near Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast and has been used as a launch point for Russian attacks on the front line. Given its proximity to the conflict zone, the recent explosion on the rail line serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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