Bridge Collapse in Podolsk District: Officials Rule Out Terrorism and Probe Causes

Experts who examined the collapsed road bridge in the Podolsk urban district of the Moscow region have ruled out a terrorist attack as the cause of the incident. The assessment was shared on the region’s Telegram channel by the deputy head of Podolsk, Grigory Artamonov, who stressed that the investigation is ongoing and that specialists are methodically analyzing all available data to determine the precise sequence of events. The preliminary conclusions focus on the nature of the damage and the structural abnormalities observed, which do not align with characteristics typical of a deliberate act of terrorism. As the inquiry continues, officials are releasing more details to help residents and local authorities understand what led to the collapse and what measures will be taken to prevent a recurrence in the future.