Russia declares Bryansk and Kursk bridge collapses as terrorism after deadly blasts

Russia has officially classified the recent collapses of bridges in its Bryansk and Kursk regions as acts of terrorism following deadly explosions.
At least seven people were killed and over 60 injured, including three children, when a bridge in Bryansk collapsed onto a passenger train near the Ukrainian border.
"Seven people died when a passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region, close to Ukraine, after a bridge collapsed as a result of an explosion," reported authorities.
Alexander Bogomaz, the Bryansk regional governor, confirmed the fatalities and injuries on Telegram, noting the incident occurred in the Vygonichskyi district near a federal highway.
Russian investigators explicitly stated that both the Bryansk and Kursk bridges were blown up.
"The incidents have been classified as acts of terrorism," said Svetlana Petrenko, spokeswoman for Russia's Investigative Committee, as quoted by RIA Novosti.
The Investigative Committee further detailed that the Bryansk road bridge collapsed due to a blast at 10:50 pm local time on Saturday.
Authorities have blamed "illegal interference" for the explosions, underscoring the tense security situation near the Ukrainian border.
This incident adds to the ongoing conflict dynamics in the region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions.
The death toll and injuries emphasize the human cost of such attacks, with emergency services responding to the crisis.
The dual bridge collapses have disrupted transportation and raised concerns about further security threats in the border areas.
Russia's swift classification of the events as terrorism signals a firm stance on addressing sabotage and protecting vital infrastructure.
The investigation continues as officials seek to identify those responsible for the blasts and prevent future attacks.

Russia declared the collapse of bridges in Bryansk and Kursk regions as acts of terrorism after deadly blasts killed at least seven people and injured over 60 near the Ukrainian border. Authorities blamed 'illegal interference' for the explosions that caused a passenger train derailment.