Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Railway Incidents in Russia: Explosions and Derailments
Two incidents disrupted Russian railway traffic.
In Oryol Oblast, an explosion killed two National Guard officers and injured another.
The explosion occurred during an inspection of the railway tracks, which delayed several trains.
In the Leningrad region, a train driver died when a locomotive derailed.
Additionally, a freight train derailed.
Ukrainian military intelligence claimed responsibility for disrupting railway traffic, intending to hinder Russian military operations.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of both incidents, with a focus on possible sabotage.
An explosion on railway tracks in Oryol Oblast killed two Russian National Guard officers.
One officer was injured during the incident.
Train traffic was delayed in Oryol Oblast following the explosion.
In the Leningrad region, a train driver was killed in a derailment.
Ukrainian military intelligence claimed responsibility for the incidents.
- Who
- Russian National Guard, train driver, and Ukrainian military intelligence are involved.
- What
- Explosions on railway tracks in Oryol Oblast and train derailments in the Leningrad region.
- When
- The explosions occurred on railway tracks, and the train derailments were on Sunday.
- Where
- Oryol Oblast and Leningrad region, Russia.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, with sabotage suspected in both incidents. Ukrainian military intelligence claims responsibility for the attacks to disrupt Russian supply lines.
Ukrainian Military Intelligence
Russian Authorities
Responsibility for Incidents
Ukrainian Military Intelligence
Claims responsibility for disrupting Russian railway traffic.
Russian Authorities
Investigating the incidents; sabotage is suspected.
- Location of Explosions
- Oryol Oblast and Leningrad region, Russia
- Casualties in Oryol Oblast
- 2 killed, 1 seriously injured (National Guard)
- Casualties in Leningrad Region
- 1 train driver killed
- Trains Delayed
- 10 trains delayed in Oryol Oblast
- Possible Cause
- Sabotage suspected in both incidents