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world16 days ago•43 min saved

Ukraine Expands Drone War Into Crimea, Targeting Bridges and Grids

Ukraine has stepped up drone strikes against Crimea to degrade Russia’s defenses and sever supply lines, hitting air-defense networks, radar, bridges (notably the Kerch Strait and Chonhar), oil terminals, and energy facilities. The campaign has caused blackouts and evacuations, shifting some Russian forces to defense. Analysts say it could take weeks or months to substantially degrade Crimea’s military footprint, but Kyiv hopes sustained pressure will push Moscow toward negotiations.

via The New York Times|

#crimea #drones #energy-grid

international-affairs3 years ago•3 min saved

"Satellite Photos Expose Ukraine's July Attack on Crimea Bridge and Russian Tanker"

Satellite photos obtained by Newsweek reveal that a second strike by Ukraine on the Kerch Strait Bridge in Crimea damaged its crucial railway, contradicting Russian claims that only the roadway was affected. The bridge, which is a key supply route for Russia's forces and its sole land link with Crimea, was previously damaged in an explosion in October 2022. The recent damage to the railway section could hinder the Russian military's ability to transport heavy equipment and have strategic implications for their presence in the region. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for both strikes on the bridge.

via Newsweek|

#crimea #international-affairs #kerch-strait-bridge

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Bold Admission: Blowing Up Russia's Crimean Bridge

Ukraine's deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, admitted responsibility for an attack last year that seriously damaged Russia's bridge to Crimea, marking 500 days of war. The bridge was targeted to disrupt Russian logistics, and Ukrainian responsibility for the attack has been an open secret. The attack, in which a truck rigged with explosives was blown up on the bridge, killed four people and impeded Moscow's efforts to transport supplies to Crimea.

via Yahoo News|

#crimea #international-relations #kerch-strait-bridge

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Bold Admission: Blowing Up Russia's Crimean Bridge

Ukraine's deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, admitted responsibility for an attack last year that seriously damaged Russia's Kerch Strait Bridge to Crimea, marking 500 days of war. The bridge was targeted to disrupt Russian logistics and impede Moscow's efforts to transport supplies to the occupied Crimea Peninsula. Ukrainian responsibility for the attack was previously hinted at but not officially claimed. The strike, which killed four people, proved a humiliation for Russian leadership and caused significant damage to the bridge. Vehicle traffic was fully restored in February, with rail service returning in May.

via Business Insider India|

#crimea #international-relations #kerch-strait-bridge