Ukraine's Explosions Sever Vital Rail Links Between Russia and China
TL;DR
Ukraine's spy agency, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), allegedly staged two explosions on a railway line in Siberia that serves as a crucial trade route between Russia and China. The attacks targeted trains carrying fuel and occurred in the Severonomuisky tunnel and on a bridge. Russian Railways confirmed the incidents but did not provide details on the cause. Ukrainian authorities have previously claimed responsibility for attacks on infrastructure facilities in Russia. The attacks highlight Moscow's vulnerability amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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