In Russia’s Leningrad region, a locomotive hauling military cargo derailed after an explosion damaged the tracks, halting traffic on the St. Petersburg–Pskov line.
The blast occurred Tuesday morning, October 7, on the Strogonovo–Mshinskaya stretch of track. The explosion forced a locomotive and several cars transporting military cargo off the rails, reported Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
A source in Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate said the operation was carried out by partisans. According to the source, “as a result of a successful special operation, rail traffic on the St. Petersburg–Pskov corridor was paralyzed.”
Russian Railways confirmed that service on the line has been suspended, citing “technical reasons.” The company said passenger and freight trains are being rerouted, leading to delays of several hours.
Open-source reports indicate Russian security services are working at the site to clear overturned cars and restore service. No photos or videos from the scene have been published so far. According to Ukrainian intelligence, internet access has been cut off and mobile service restricted in the area, with the perimeter controlled by security forces.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of Russia’s military logistics far from the front lines. The derailment of a train carrying military cargo is the latest strike on internal infrastructure supporting the Russian military.
