Ukraine says it hit Crimea bridge with underwater explosives
Summary
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for attacking the Crimea Bridge using underwater explosives, saying the operation took several months to plan. The bridge suffered damage, but no civilian injuries were reported. The bridge, built by Russia after it annexed Crimea in 2014, was briefly closed but reopened later.Key Facts
- Ukraine targeted the Crimea Bridge with underwater explosives, according to its Security Service.
- The explosives used were equivalent to 1,100 kg of TNT and damaged the bridge's supports.
- No civilian injuries occurred during the detonation.
- The bridge was temporarily closed to traffic but later reopened, according to Russian media.
- Unconfirmed reports indicated additional explosions around the bridge.
- The SBU director, Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyuk, led the operation.
- The bridge, built by Russia after it took over Crimea in 2014, is seen as a symbol of Russian occupation.
- The attack occurred shortly after Ukraine targeted other locations in Russia with drones.
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