Ukraine Inflicts Damage on Crimea Bridge with Underwater Explosives

In a bold escalation of its tactical approach, Ukraine has executed an operation to damage the Crimea bridge using underwater explosives, signaling continued resistance against Russian occupation.

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) announced that they struck the Crimea bridge with approximately 1,100 kilograms of underwater explosives, resulting in significant damage to the structure's supports. This operation, coordinated by SBU Director Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyuk, took several months to orchestrate and reportedly did not result in any civilian casualties when the first device was detonated early Tuesday morning. While initial reports from Russian media indicated a temporary closure of the bridge, it quickly reopened; however, local authorities later announced another closure amid unverified claims of further blasts in the vicinity.

The Crimean bridge, constructed after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, has long been viewed by Ukrainians as a symbol of occupation. The Ukrainian offensive underscores ongoing efforts to target Russian logistical pathways, as Malyuk emphasized that such infrastructures are legitimate military targets. This latest strike follows closely behind Ukraine's 'Spider Web' operation, where over 100 drones were reportedly smuggled into Russia and deployed against critical military assets across the country, further illustrating the operational innovation and determination of Ukrainian forces amidst the conflict.