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New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
At least 7 dead as bridges collapse in 2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine
Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a 'terrorist enclave.' Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighboring regions were related. The areas in Russia's south have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine during the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Advertisement 5 A train car hung off a bridge after the railway collapsed in the Kursk region. Telegram/@Hinshtein/AFP via Getty Images Seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian emergency ministry and regional officials said. Russia's Railways initially posted on the Telegram messaging app that the Bryansk bridge collapse was the result of an 'illegal interference in the operation of transport,' but the post was later removed. Advertisement Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that 47 people were hospitalized. Three children were among those injured with one in serious condition, he said. The collapse in the Kursk region occurred early on Sunday while a freight train was crossing the bridge, Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of the region, and Russian Railways said on Telegram. 5 Russia's Railways initially claimed the Bryansk bridge collapse was caused by an 'illegal interference in the operation of transport.' AP Advertisement 'Part of the train fell onto a road underneath the bridge,' Khinshtein said. He added that the locomotive caught fire, which was quickly extinguished. One of the drivers sustained leg injuries, and he and the team operating the train were taken to a local hospital, Khinshtein added. 5 Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents were related. via REUTERS Advertisement He posted a photo of derailed carriages on a damaged bridge over a road. Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia's upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app that the incident in Bryansk shows that 'Ukraine has long lost the attributes of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave.' Russia's Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the Bryansk bridge had been blown up. Prominent Russian military blogger Semyon Pegov, who uses the name War Gonzo, called the Bryansk collapse 'sabotage.' 5 An emergency employee responded to cleanup efforts in the Kursk region. AP Reuters could not independently verify the Baza or Pegov's reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Since the war began in February 2022, there have been continued cross-border shelling, drone strikes and covert raids from Ukraine into the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions that border Ukraine. Advertisement Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Telegram that efforts to find and rescue victims in the Bryansk incident continued throughout the night, and that some 180 personnel were involved in the operation. 5 The bridge collapse in the Kursk region knocked parts of the train off the track. Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor's Office/AFP via Getty Images Among those killed was the locomotive driver, Russia's state news agencies reported, citing medics. Social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to help others climb out of the Bryansk train's damaged carriages in the dark and firefighters looking for ways to reach passengers. Advertisement The train was going from the town of Klimovo to Moscow, Russian Railways said. It collided with the collapsed bridge in the area of a federal highway in the Vygonichskyi district of the Bryansk region, Bogomaz said. The district lies some 60 miles from the border with Ukraine. Advertisement US President Donald Trump has urged Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war, and Russia has proposed a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul on Monday. Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks, saying it first needed to see Russia's proposals, while a leading US senator warned Moscow it would be 'hit hard' by new US sanctions.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Bridges collapse in 2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine, 7 dead
Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a 'terrorist enclave'. Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighbouring regions were related. The areas in Russia's south have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine during the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian emergency ministry and regional officials said. Russia's Railways initially posted on the Telegram messaging app that the Bryansk bridge collapse was the result of an 'illegal interference in the operation of transport', but the post was later removed. Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that 47 people were hospitalised. Three children were among those injured with one in serious condition, he said. The collapse in the Kursk region occurred early on Sunday while a freight train was crossing the bridge, Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of the region, and Russian Railways said on Telegram. 'Part of the train fell onto a road underneath the bridge,' Khinshtein said. He added that the locomotive caught fire, which was quickly extinguished. One of the drivers sustained leg injuries, and he and the team operating the train were taken to a local hospital, Khinshtein added. He posted a photo of derailed carriages on a damaged bridge over a road. Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia's upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app that the incident in Bryansk shows that 'Ukraine has long lost the attributes of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave.' Russia's Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the Bryansk bridge had been blown up. Prominent Russian military blogger Semyon Pegov, who uses the name War Gonzo, called the Bryansk collapse 'sabotage.' Reuters could not independently verify the Baza or Pegov's reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Since the war began in February 2022, there have been continued cross-border shelling, drone strikes and covert raids from Ukraine into the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions that border Ukraine. Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Telegram that efforts to find and rescue victims in the Bryansk incident continued throughout the night, and that some 180 personnel were involved in the operation. Among those killed was the locomotive driver, Russia's state news agencies reported, citing medics. Social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to help others climb out of the Bryansk train's damaged carriages in the dark and firefighters looking for ways to reach passengers. The train was going from the town of Klimovo to Moscow, Russian Railways said. It collided with the collapsed bridge in the area of a federal highway in the Vygonichskyi district of the Bryansk region, Bogomaz said. The district lies some 100 km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war, and Russia has proposed a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul on Monday. Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks, saying it first needed to see Russia's proposals, while a leading U.S. senator warned Moscow it would be 'hit hard' by new U.S. sanctions.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Bridges collapse in 2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine
Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a 'terrorist enclave'. Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighbouring regions were related. The areas in Russia's south have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine during the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian emergency ministry and regional officials said. Russia's Railways initially posted on the Telegram messaging app that the Bryansk bridge collapse was the result of an 'illegal interference in the operation of transport', but the post was later removed. Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that 47 people were hospitalised. Three children were among those injured with one in serious condition, he said. The collapse in the Kursk region occurred early on Sunday while a freight train was crossing the bridge, Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of the region, and Russian Railways said on Telegram. 'Part of the train fell onto a road underneath the bridge,' Khinshtein said. He added that the locomotive caught fire, which was quickly extinguished. One of the drivers sustained leg injuries, and he and the team operating the train were taken to a local hospital, Khinshtein added. He posted a photo of derailed carriages on a damaged bridge over a road. Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia's upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app that the incident in Bryansk shows that 'Ukraine has long lost the attributes of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave.' Russia's Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the Bryansk bridge had been blown up. Prominent Russian military blogger Semyon Pegov, who uses the name War Gonzo, called the Bryansk collapse 'sabotage.' Reuters could not independently verify the Baza or Pegov's reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Since the war began in February 2022, there have been continued cross-border shelling, drone strikes and covert raids from Ukraine into the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions that border Ukraine. Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Telegram that efforts to find and rescue victims in the Bryansk incident continued throughout the night, and that some 180 personnel were involved in the operation. Among those killed was the locomotive driver, Russia's state news agencies reported, citing medics. Social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to help others climb out of the Bryansk train's damaged carriages in the dark and firefighters looking for ways to reach passengers. The train was going from the town of Klimovo to Moscow, Russian Railways said. It collided with the collapsed bridge in the area of a federal highway in the Vygonichskyi district of the Bryansk region, Bogomaz said. The district lies some 100 km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war, and Russia has proposed a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul on Monday. Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks, saying it first needed to see Russia's proposals, while a leading U.S. senator warned Moscow it would be 'hit hard' by new U.S. sanctions.
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Video: 2 Separate Bridge Collapses in Russia Leave 7 Killed & Dozens Injured
Rana Atef On Saturday, two bridges collapsed in Russian regions bordering Ukraine. At least 7 people were killed, and dozens were injured in the incident. A car bridge collapse in Russia's Bryansk region derailed a train, killing 7 and injuring 35. Russia's state railway initially blamed 'illegal interference,' suggesting sabotage, but later edited its statement to remove the allegation — Mediazona (@mediazona_en) June 1, 2025 In Bryansk, a road bridge collapsed, causing the fall of several heavy trucks on a moving passenger train, according to authorities. Near the city of Zhelesnogorsk, Kursk region, in Russia this rail bridge was destroyed when a cargo train was passing over. The Russian rail network is essential for the Russian military and economy. — (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) June 1, 2025 Emergency services said at least seven people were killed. At least 47 people were transported to hospital, including one child, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said. Moscow Railway said on Telegram that the bridge came down as a result of "illegal interference". After a few hours, a second bridge collapsed in the Zheleznogorsk district, derailing a locomotive train, acting governor Alexander Khinshtein said. A train has derailed while going over a bridge in Russia's Bryansk region. — Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) May 31, 2025 The train caught fire, and a driver suffered injuries to his legs, Khinshtein said. Khinshtein said on Telegram, "The cause of the bridge collapse will be established. All emergency services are working on the scene. I am keeping the situation under control." read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Yomiuri Shimbun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Bridges Collapse in 2 Russian Regions Bordering Ukraine, 7 Dead
Acting Governor of Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS A views shows a damaged freight train at the scene following a railway bridge collapse in the Kursk region, Russia, in this picture published June 1, 2025. June 1 (Reuters) – Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a 'terrorist enclave'. Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighbouring regions were related. The areas in Russia's south have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine during the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian emergency ministry and regional officials said. Russia's Railways initially posted on the Telegram messaging app that the Bryansk bridge collapse was the result of an 'illegal interference in the operation of transport', but the post was later removed. Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that 47 people were hospitalised. Three children were among those injured with one in serious condition, he said. The collapse in the Kursk region occurred early on Sunday while a freight train was crossing the bridge, Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of the region, and Russian Railways said on Telegram. 'Part of the train fell onto a road underneath the bridge,' Khinshtein said. He added that the locomotive caught fire, which was quickly extinguished. One of the drivers sustained leg injuries, and he and the team operating the train were taken to a local hospital, Khinshtein added. He posted a photo of derailed carriages on a damaged bridge over a road. Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia's upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app that the incident in Bryansk shows that 'Ukraine has long lost the attributes of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave.' Russia's Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the Bryansk bridge had been blown up. Prominent Russian military blogger Semyon Pegov, who uses the name War Gonzo, called the Bryansk collapse 'sabotage.' Reuters could not independently verify the Baza or Pegov's reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Since the war began in February 2022, there have been continued cross-border shelling, drone strikes and covert raids from Ukraine into the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions that border Ukraine. Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Telegram that efforts to find and rescue victims in the Bryansk incident continued throughout the night, and that some 180 personnel were involved in the operation. Among those killed was the locomotive driver, Russia's state news agencies reported, citing medics. Social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to help others climb out of the Bryansk train's damaged carriages in the dark and firefighters looking for ways to reach passengers. The train was going from the town of Klimovo to Moscow, Russian Railways said. It collided with the collapsed bridge in the area of a federal highway in the Vygonichskyi district of the Bryansk region, Bogomaz said. The district lies some 100 km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war, and Russia has proposed a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul on Monday. Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks, saying it first needed to see Russia's proposals, while a leading U.S. senator warned Moscow it would be 'hit hard' by new U.S. sanctions.
