There were no injuries reported and no damage to railway infrastructure stemming from the blast on the rail line in Nizhny Tagil, according to the information provided by TASS with reference to the press service of the Ural Transport Prosecutor’s Office. The officials indicated that investigators are actively working to establish how the incident unfolded and that a comprehensive inspection and documentation process has been launched to gather all relevant facts. The initial briefing emphasizes that the safety of railway operations and the general public remains the primary concern, and that no personnel or critical facilities were harmed as a result of the incident.
The latest official communication reiterates that no injuries occurred and that there was no impairment to the railway infrastructure itself. It notes that investigation teams have been deployed to examine the scene, collect evidence, and interview witnesses in order to reconstruct the sequence of events with accuracy. The authorities are focusing on determining the precise cause of the explosion and assessing any potential risks or lingering hazards to ensure a safe and secure railway environment for workers and travelers alike.
Earlier reports described an incident involving an explosion on railway tracks in Nizhny Tagil that appeared to have been carried out by unidentified individuals. Information from a media channel suggested that the detonation occurred on a tank being transported from an oil depot situated near the San Donato station. Security personnel who were stationed nearby reported hearing the blast and subsequently discovered the damaged tank. In addition, authorities found another explosive device placed on a nearby container, signaling a deliberate attempt to disrupt operations and create broader instability in the area.
Before this event, the security services disclosed the detention of a saboteur involved in arson attacks targeting communications facilities and railway infrastructure in Dagestan during the previous November and December. The official statement described the individual as acting under directives attributed to Ukrainian special services, with Kiev representatives allegedly recruiting Russian operatives via social networks to carry out such actions. These claims have been part of ongoing investigations and security assessments related to attempts to undermine critical infrastructure in the region.
In a separate development, reports from Yaroslavl indicated attempts by saboteurs to ignite a fire at a substation, underscoring the persistent concerns about the protection of power and transport networks in multiple locations. The authorities have stressed that every incident is being handled with strict scrutiny, and that coordinated efforts among security agencies are underway to identify culprits, prevent further harm, and reinforce resilience across essential infrastructure networks.