Ukraine Strikes Kerch Bridge, Intensifying Conflict with Russia
Ukraine's SBU claims a successful attack on the Kerch Bridge, damaging its supports, while violence escalates in Sumy with civilian casualties from a Russian rocket strike.
Underwater explosives hit Russia’s bridge to Crimea
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Ukraine targets Kerch bridge connecting Russia and Crimea
Washington Examiner
Overview
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has successfully attacked the Kerch Bridge, damaging its supports with 2,500 pounds of underwater explosives. This operation, which took months to plan, is part of Ukraine's military strategy against Russian forces. The bridge, crucial for Russian troop movements, is now in a state of emergency. Concurrently, a Russian rocket attack on Sumy resulted in civilian casualties, with three confirmed dead and many wounded. Despite ongoing peace talks, both sides remain far apart on ceasefire terms, with Ukraine stressing the need for international support against Russian aggression.
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Analysis
- The articles report on Ukraine's military operation targeting the Crimea bridge with underwater explosives.
- They highlight Ukraine's strategic achievements and determination in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Mixed responses from Russian sources indicate the operation's significance and the heightened tensions in the region.
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"…The SBU said it had used 2,420 pounds of explosives that were detonated early in the morning on June 3 and damaged underwater pillars of the bridge, a key supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine in the past."
USA TODAY·1M·"…The SBU said its agents had "mined the supports" of the bridge with 1,100kg of explosives which "severely damaged" the bottom level of the supports."
BBC News·1M·FAQ
The Kerch Bridge is a critical logistics route for Russian forces in occupied Crimea, enabling troop and supply movements between Russia and Crimea. Its disruption can significantly impact Russian military capabilities in the region.
Ukraine has conducted at least three major attacks on the Kerch Bridge since 2022. Previous strikes in October 2022 and July 2023 caused significant damage but did not render the bridge unusable.
Russia is reportedly considering strengthening the bridge’s underwater defenses, such as deploying echo sounders, anti-torpedo equipment, and increasing underwater barriers. Ukrainian officials claim their latest attack involved several months of planning and the detonation of 2,500 pounds of underwater explosives.
The Russian rocket attack on Sumy resulted in three civilian deaths and many injuries, highlighting ongoing threats to civilian populations amid military escalation.
Despite ongoing peace talks, both sides remain far apart on ceasefire terms, with Ukraine emphasizing the need for continued international support against Russian aggression.
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