Within 72 hours of the previous attack, Ukraine’s army launched another important attack on the Russian infrastructure by applying explosives under 1,100 kg of water on the Crimea bridge. The explosion caused heavy damage to the bridge, although the entire damage is yet to be assessed. The attack took place after Ukraine’s 1 June drone attacks, allegedly destroyed five Russian army bases and 41 Russian fighter jets were destroyed. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), TNT explosives were used in the recent attack. The objective of this attack was to cause heavy damage to the Crimean Bridge, which is an important link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. Ukraine has targeted this bridge several times in ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian control over the region.
The Crimea Bridge is also known as Karch Strait Bridge. Russia has a lot of strategic significance for both Russia and Ukraine. It acts as a significant contact between the mainland Russia and the Crimea Peninsula with occupied Crimea Peninsula. The bridge symbolizes Russia’s control over Crimea since capture in 2014 and is a major goal for Ukraine with the aim of weakening Russia’s legs. The bridge is the primary route used by the Russian Army to carry troops, weapons and supplies in Crimea and southern Ukraine. Damage or destroying this infrastructure disrupts Russia’s military logistics and supply chain, causing a major setback to Russian campaigns in the region.
Built in 2018, the Crimea Bridge was formed by Russia to strengthen Crimea capturing, which is considered illegal by Ukraine and most international community. For Ukraine and Western countries, this bridge is a symbol of occupation and Russian aggression. Targeting it sends a strong message about resistance against merger to Russia and global community. Beyond military importance, this bridge promotes commerce and tourism, which closely connects the Crimea economy with Russia. Damage of the bridge affects not only military logistics but also the economic activities of Russia and the daily life of citizens in Crimea, which further further the impact of Ukraine attacks.
Holy shit
Ukraine’s SBU security service behind the audacious drone attack deep inside Russia now says it has attacked the Kerch bridge in occupied Crimea in a months-long operation. It says SBU agents “mined the supports” of the bridge with 1,100kg of TNT under the water line… pic.twitter.com/TvNjHWZZs3
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