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Railway Destruction Disrupts Traffic Between St. Petersburg and Pskov

10/22/2025

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On October 21, a railway section in the Leningrad region was destroyed, disrupting traffic between Pskov and St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian intelligence sources reported significant damage to the tracks and a fire on a freight train carrying military cargo.
Russian emergency services responded quickly, while mobile internet in the area was down.
Russian Railways confirmed issues and began rerouting both passenger and freight trains with delays.

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Story summary

On October 21, a railway section in the Leningrad region was destroyed, disrupting traffic between Pskov and St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian intelligence sources reported significant damage to the tracks and a fire on a freight train carrying military cargo.
Russian emergency services responded quickly, while mobile internet in the area was down.
Russian Railways confirmed issues and began rerouting both passenger and freight trains with delays.