The Kerch Bridge, which links the occupied Crimean peninsula to Russia, was attacked on Monday, resulting in two people killed and the road section of the bridge closed. Trains are still running on the railway section.
The Russian-installed head of Crimea’s parliament, Vladimir Konstantinov, blamed the attack on Ukraine’s “terrorist regime.” A source in Ukraine’s security service added that Ukraine was behind the attack and that surface drones were used.
The agency responsible for the incident has not admitted directly.
However, the statement alludes to Kyiv’s potential involvement by indicating that all information about the explosion will be disclosed after victory.
The Ukrainian government does not openly acknowledge their role in such attacks, often issuing statements that imply their forces might be responsible.
Recently, a Ukrainian defence official confessed to their forces’ involvement in the attack on the Crimean Kerch Bridge, which occurred last October.
The Kerch Bridge is a strategic target for Ukraine. Moscow must reinforce its troops in Crimea and the southern Kherson region. Disrupting the Kerch Bridge would complicate Russia’s logistical challenges during Ukraine’s counter-offensive.
The attack on the Kerch bridge comes amid a wider Ukrainian counter-offensive in southern Ukraine. Ukraine claims it has retaken 210 square km (81 square miles) of territory since its counter-offensive began.
The attack on the Kerch Bridge is a sign that the Ukrainian counter-offensive is gaining momentum. It is also a reminder of the bridge’s strategic importance for Russia.
The attack on the Kerch Bridge is a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine war. It is a sign that the Ukrainian counter-offensive is gaining momentum, and it also highlights the strategic importance of the bridge to Russia.
The Kerch Bridge is a 19-kilometre (12-mile) long bridge that spans the Kerch Strait, connecting the Russian mainland to the Crimean peninsula. The bridge was opened in 2018 and enables road and rail travel between Russia and Crimea.
The bridge is a vital link between Russia and Crimea. It allows Russia to quickly and easily reinforce its troops on the peninsula. Disrupting the bridge would make it harder for Russia to support its forces in Crimea. It would also make it harder for Russia to launch attacks on southern Ukraine.
In October 2022, the bridge was partially closed following a major explosion. The explosion caused significant damage to the bridge, but it was fully reopened in February 2023.
The attack comes amid a wider Ukrainian counter-offensive in southern Ukraine. Ukraine claims it has retaken 210 square km (81 square miles) of territory since its counter-offensive began.