Three deaths after tension: bridge collapse shakes Brjansk!
Three deaths after tension: bridge collapse shakes Brjansk!
In the West Russian Region of Brjansk, a serious incident occurred today, in which a passenger train derailed after the collapse of a bridge. According to information from the governor Alexander Bogomas, at least three people were killed and 28 people were injured. The fall of the bridge followed an explosion, which caused a dramatic Situation in train traffic. The Department of Disaster Protection confirmed the number of victims in a statement.
The situation was described by the railway entrepreneur as a "illegal intervention in transportation". The bridge that led over the tracks was therefore unstable, and the exact origin of the explosion is currently being examined. The incident occurred about 80 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, which underlines the worrying situation in the region.
accumulation of incidents
A connection to the ongoing conflicts, in particular the resistance of Ukraine against the Russian attack war, is suspected by experts. Ukrainian secret services repeatedly carry out sabotage files in the Russian area, which further increases the tensions and has a significant impact on regional train traffic.
cyber attacks and security concerns
The EU Agency for Cyber Security warned in March 2023 of an increase in attacks on the European traffic infrastructure, especially in the railway sector. In view of the previous cyber attacks and possible risks for the safety of travelers, safety precautions in the countries concerned are further reinforced. The Czech government also adopted a law to combat cyber crime in 2022.
The concern for safety in rail traffic in Europe and in particular in the border regions of Russia, which are shaped by the constant conflicts and the growing threats from sabotage files and cyber attacks. The incidents in Brjansk are an alarming sign for the ongoing tensions in the region.
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