Train derails near Russia's Belgorod after Ukraine's special operation, sources say
Photo: A freight train derailed in the Belgorod region (t.me/zhest_belgorod)
A cargo train derailed in Russia's Belgorod region on September 10 due to a joint operation conducted by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence and Special Operations Forces, according to sources within Ukraine's security services.
The sources explained that the operation involved mining and detonating explosives on the Stary Oskol - Valuyki railway section, leading to the derailment of the train, which was supplying logistical needs for the Russian army.
Following the explosion, 11 freight cars and the locomotive derailed and overturned.
"The railway artery has been paralyzed, and several trains have been canceled. The effort to weaken the aggressor state, Russia, continues," the sources added.
Photo: A freight train derailed in the Belgorod region (t.me/zhest_belgorod)
Background
The South-Eastern Railway of Russia said yesterday that the derailment occurred due to "external interference in railway operations". The explosion took place on September 10 at 11:17 PM local time on the Volokonovka - Novy Oskol section, leading to the derailment of 11 supposedly empty freight cars and the locomotive.
Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov later confirmed the incident, stating that it was caused by "drone attacks of Ukrainian forces" on three settlements in the region. He also mentioned that trains were rerouted to avoid the damaged section.
Russian railways, particularly those in regions bordering Ukraine, have been frequent targets of attacks and sabotage, with Russia typically accusing Ukraine of being behind these incidents, though Kyiv rarely officially confirms them.
