**Russian Rail Line Damaged in Belgorod Oblast After Cargo Train Hits Explosive Device**
In a shocking incident, a rail line was damaged in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast on May 25 after a cargo train ran over an explosive device planted underneath the tracks. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed that the explosion occurred in the Novooskolsky district, causing damage to the railway’s overhead contact line.
As a result of the incident, train traffic has been suspended, and emergency crews are assessing the full extent of the damage. According to Gladkov, no one was injured in the alleged attack. However, it is unclear how much damage was caused to the rail line itself.
**Ukrainian Military Involvement Suspected**
The incident has raised suspicions that Ukrainian military forces may be involved in sabotage attacks on Russian railways. Ukraine’s intelligence agencies and partisan movements have previously been known to disrupt the transport of military cargo towards the front lines by targeting Russian railway infrastructure.
In a separate incident, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Agency (HUR) claimed that Ukrainian drone operators destroyed three Russian fuel tanks during a strike on a train moving through occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia Oblast on May 24. This has led many to wonder if similar tactics may have been employed in the Belgorod Oblast incident.
**Ukrainian Military Presence in Belgorod Oblast**
It is worth noting that Ukraine’s military currently has a limited presence in Belgorod Oblast, marking a second incursion into Russian territory. Following a successful Kursk incursion in August 2024, Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the adjacent Russian region of Belgorod Oblast.
While Ukrainian authorities have not commented on the alleged explosion in Belgorod Oblast, the incident has sparked concerns about the potential for further military action between Ukraine and Russia. As this is a developing story, we will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
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