Ukraine strikes again: Crimean bridge targets underwater supports
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted a third attack on the Crimean Bridge, damaging its underwater supports. This operation, which lasted several months, was completed successfully with no civilian casualties.
Key information
- The SBU conducted a third attack on the Crimean Bridge, damaging its underwater supports.
- The operation lasted several months and was completed successfully without civilian casualties.
- The Crimean Bridge is a key target due to its strategic importance for Russia.
Third attack on the Crimean Bridge
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced that it conducted a third attack on the Crimean Bridge, which links occupied Crimea with mainland Russia. The attack occurred on Tuesday morning and resulted in damage to the bridge's underwater supports. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to weaken Russian military infrastructure.
Operation details
The operation, carried out over several months, was meticulously planned and executed without civilian casualties. The SBU reported using approximately 1,100 kilograms of explosives in TNT equivalent to destroy the bridge supports. The bridge, a critical logistical element for Russia, is now in an emergency state.
SBU agents mined the supports of this illegal structure. And today, without any civilian casualties, at 4:44 AM GMT, the first explosive charge was detonated! – announced the SBU.
Significance of the Crimean Bridge
The Crimean Bridge, constructed by Russia between 2016 and 2019, is the sole land connection between Crimea and Russia. Its strategic importance makes it a target for Ukrainian attacks. Previous attacks in 2022 and 2023 also aimed to diminish Russia's transport capabilities.
Statements from Ukrainian commanders
General Vasyl Maliuk, head of the SBU, stressed that the operation is part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to reclaim control over Crimea.
God loves the Trinity, and the SBU always sees things through to the end and never does the same thing twice. We struck the Crimean Bridge in 2022 and 2023. Today, we continued this tradition – this time underwater. The bridge is a legal target because Russia uses it to supply its troops – said Maliuk, adding that the bridge is "a completely legal target."
Reactions and future plans
Attacks on the Crimean Bridge are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to weaken Russian presence in Crimea. Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neyizhpapa expressed optimism about potential future actions, underscoring that the bridge is a critical target due to its logistical significance for Russia.
