On the night of May 31, 2025, two bridges in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions collapsed due to explosions, resulting in seven fatalities and numerous injuries.
•Bryansk Region: A road bridge collapsed onto a Moscow-bound passenger train, killing seven people and injuring at least 71. The incident occurred near the Ukrainian border and is under investigation as an act of terrorism.
•Kursk Region: A rail bridge collapsed under a freight train, causing derailment and injuring the driver. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential terrorist act.
Russian officials have not identified the perpetrators but suspect sabotage linked to ongoing tensions with Ukraine. The incidents have raised concerns about infrastructure security amid the conflict.