Unexpected Train Disruption Near Belgorod
It was just another morning in the Belgorod region when the train traffic came to a halt. A missile fragment landed close to the rails in Novyi Oskol, forcing the local transit system to go on pause. The incident, as reported by regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, had no casualties—just a few puzzled commuters.
What Happened?
- Location: Novyi Oskol, a town of about 18,000 people, 90 km north of the Ukraine border.
- Cause: Missiles were intercepted by anti‑aircraft defences, but a fragment ended up near the railway.
- Impact: Power lines were damaged, forcing a temporary halt to train services.
- No Losses: The governor confirmed there were no injuries or fatalities.
Stories from the Front
Friday’s stoppage comes against a backdrop of sporadic cross‑border incidents—fuel deposits, ammunition caches, you name it—since the invasion on February 24. Earlier in October, Governor Gladkov even blamed Ukraine for shelling a Belgorod apartment block, while Ukrainian officials have called out Moscow’s actions as “karma.”
Why “Special Operation”?
Russia continues to refer to its campaign in Ukraine as a “special operation,” a phrase that makes no surprise to locals who are bracing for the next event—be it a missile, a bridge collapse, or simply a train that can’t find its tracks.
Looking Ahead
If the clashes continue, Putin has promised a “harsh” response. Meanwhile, commuters in Belgorod and Novyi Oskol are holding onto their tickets in case the trains decide to take a detour.
