A freight train derailed in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, near the Ukrainian border, due to 'illegal interference' with railway operations, as reported by local authorities. The incident involved a diesel locomotive and several empty freight cars, with no casualties reported. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that emergency services responded and rerouted passenger trains in the area. Russian officials have described the derailment as a potential 'terrorist attack' and have opened a criminal investigation, although they have not directly linked it to Ukraine. This derailment is part of a pattern of recent sabotage incidents affecting Russian railways, with some officials attributing these to pro-Ukrainian forces. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and security concerns in the region amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.