Why the Crimea bridge attack will get under Putin’s skin
1 year, 5 months ago

Why the Crimea bridge attack will get under Putin’s skin

The Independent  

A pre-dawn deadly assault on the Kerch Bridge is the second such attack in just nine months. In Ukraine, the bridge has become a focus of anger as a symbol of Russia’s long-standing efforts to take Ukrainian territory and to “Russify” the territory. In the early hours of Monday, the bridge came under fire again: Russia said two parents were killed and their 14-year-old daughter was severely wounded in a “terrorist” attack by Ukrainian sea drones. Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate said the bridge was a legitimate target because it had become a “large logistical hub for moving forces and assets deep into the territory of Ukraine”. open image in gallery Russian president Vladimir Putin, centre, visits the Crimean Bridge last December Either way, Russian politicians quickly said that Moscow should respond by destroying Ukrainian infrastructure rather than discussing the grain deal.

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Three bridges damaged in Ukraine attack on Seym River, says Russian military
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Three bridges damaged in Ukraine attack on Seym River, says Russian military

The Hindu  

Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Kyiv's incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine's attacks on the three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance and the Ukrainian …

Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia’s Seym River, Russian sources say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia’s Seym River, Russian sources say

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Kyiv’s incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine’s attacks on the three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance …

Ukraine strikes on bridges could potentially trap Russian troops at border
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine strikes on bridges could potentially trap Russian troops at border

LA Times  

A Ukrainian soldier rides in a pickup truck at the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seim River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Ukraine’s incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine’s attacks on the three bridges over the …

Ukraine destroys key bridge as troops leave ‘trail of destruction’ in Russia incursion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine destroys key bridge as troops leave ‘trail of destruction’ in Russia incursion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some 12 days into the …

Watch: Ukraine strike destroys second Kursk bridge
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Ukraine strike destroys second Kursk bridge

The Telegraph  

Ukraine said it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region on Sunday. “Minus one more bridge,” Mykola Oleshchuk, the Ukrainian air force commander said on Telegram, publishing an aerial video of a blast tearing through a bridge near the Russian town of Zvannoye. “The air force aviation continues to deprive the enemy of logistical capabilities with precision …

Russia using land routes rather than Crimean bridge to supply troops in Ukraine, analysts say
8 months ago

Russia using land routes rather than Crimean bridge to supply troops in Ukraine, analysts say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Moscow has switched to using …

Russia spins German military leak but chances of escalation slim: Analysis
10 months ago

Russia spins German military leak but chances of escalation slim: Analysis

Al Jazeera  

Russia intercepted a call that revealed top-level talk on striking the Kerch Bridge. And no matter how much the Kremlin spins the scandal, to Germans, it “isn’t changing that much”, said Andreas Umland, a German political scientist who works for the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. German officials said the audio was intercepted from a call happening on Cisco’s WebEx …

Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on
1 year, 1 month ago

Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine and Russia both scored some territorial successes and flung missiles and drones at each other during the 90th week of the war, each showing little sign of abatement. Two days later, Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, said, “Against all odds, Ukraine’s Defence Forces have gained a foothold on the left bank of the Dnieper.” Ukrainian headway …

Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian rocket attack on Crimean Bridge, downed 20 drones
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian rocket attack on Crimean Bridge, downed 20 drones

ABC  

Russia's defence ministry has said that Ukraine had tried unsuccessfully to strike the Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait with S-200 rockets, but that no damage or casualties had been caused. Key points: Russia's defence ministry reported the attack but said there was no damage or casualties The bridge has repeatedly been attacked by Ukrainian forces since Russia launched its …

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

Al Jazeera  

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country’s south and east. At least 10 Russian missiles appear to have gotten through Ukraine’s air defences in an overnight attack, which Ukraine’s air force said involved 70 air assault weapons, including cruise and hypersonic missiles as well as Iranian-made drones. Despite waves of …

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as Russia blames journalist death on cluster munition
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as Russia blames journalist death on cluster munition

ABC  

A drone has hit an ammunition depot in central Crimea on Saturday, sparking an explosion, less than a week after a strike on a key bridge linking the peninsula to Russia prompted Moscow to exit a landmark grain export deal and pound Ukraine's seaports with drones and missiles. Key points: Rail services across the Crimea bridge have reportedly been halted …

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone strike Saturday caused a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Russia-annexed Crimea, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes in the latest attack since Moscow canceled a landmark grain deal amid Kyiv’s grinding efforts to retake its occupied territories. Speaking at the Aspen security forum via video link, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the …

Russia targets Ukraine’s port of Odesa and calls it payback for a strike on a key bridge to Crimea
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia targets Ukraine’s port of Odesa and calls it payback for a strike on a key bridge to Crimea

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine said its forces shot down Russian drones and cruise missiles targeting the Black Sea port of Odesa before dawn Tuesday in what Moscow called “retribution” for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russians first sought to wear down Ukraine’s air defenses by firing 25 exploding drones and then targeted Odesa …

Russia targets Ukraine port, calls it payback for strike on key bridge to Crimea
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia targets Ukraine port, calls it payback for strike on key bridge to Crimea

India Today  

Ukraine said its forces shot down Russian drones and cruise missiles targeting the Black Sea port of Odesa before dawn Tuesday in what Moscow called “retribution” for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russians first sought to wear down Ukraine’s air defenses by firing 25 exploding drones and then targeted Odesa with six Kalibr …

The bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control
1 year, 5 months ago

The bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control

Associated Press  

The bridge connecting Crimea and Russia carries heavy significance for Moscow, both logistically and psychologically, as a key artery for military and civilian supplies and as an assertion of Kremlin control of the peninsula it illegally annexed in 2014. A CRITICAL CONNECTION The Crimean Peninsula extends south from Ukraine’s mainland, with road connections on two isthmuses, one of which is …

Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2

Associated Press  

An attack before dawn Monday damaged a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine, forcing the span’s temporary closure for a second time in less than a year. Putin ordered authorities to “thoroughly investigate what happened,” to come up with “concrete proposals to enhance security of this …

2 killed in explosions on bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, 'emergency' declared
1 year, 5 months ago

2 killed in explosions on bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, 'emergency' declared

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: At least two people were killed after explosions occurred on the bridge connecting the Crimea Peninsula to Russia, following what Russian officials described as an 'emergency' on the bridge. As the operation commenced on the Kerch bridge, traffic has been halted as reports of the explosions broke out, according to AP. The extent of the damage on the …

Attack on key bridge from Crimea to Russia kills 2 and halts traffic
1 year, 5 months ago

Attack on key bridge from Crimea to Russia kills 2 and halts traffic

LA Times  

Parts of a bridge connecting the Crimean peninsula and Russia were damaged in an attack Monday. An attack before dawn Monday damaged part of a bridge that links the annexed Crimean peninsula to Russia and that serves as a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine, forcing the span’s temporary closure for the second time in …

Crimea bridge attack: What happened, why is the bridge important?
1 year, 5 months ago

Crimea bridge attack: What happened, why is the bridge important?

Al Jazeera  

The bridge suffered damage after one of its sections was blown up, killing two people and wounding a child. Traffic on the single bridge that links Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea and serves as a key supply route for the Kremlin’s forces in the war with Ukraine came to a standstill on Monday after one of its sections was blown up, …

Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge
1 year, 5 months ago

Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge

Al Jazeera  

Officials report ’emergency’ on bridge linking Crimea to Russian mainland and urge residents not to travel via the overpass. Two people have been killed and a child wounded in an “emergency situation” on a Russian-built bridge linking the annexed Crimean Peninsula to Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to officials. The Russian TASS news agency said train traffic on the bridge may …

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland
1 year, 5 months ago

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland

NPR  

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP MOSCOW – At least two people reportedly died and another was injured early on Monday after what Russian authorities said was a Ukrainian attack on a key bridge linking the Russian mainland to the annexed peninsula of Crimea. Russian media reported …

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In response to the ever-growing …

Russia reports intercepting missile over Crimea, halts traffic on key bridge
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia reports intercepting missile over Crimea, halts traffic on key bridge

India Today  

Russian-installed authorities in the Crimean peninsula on Sunday reported shooting down a cruise missile near the city of Kerch and briefly suspending traffic on the Kerch bridge that links the annexed territory to Russia. Such attacks far beyond the front line on Russian regions on the border with Ukraine or the annexed Crimean peninsula have become common during the war …

Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles
1 year, 6 months ago

Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia-appointed officials in Crimea said that a bridge between the Moscow-annexed peninsula and Russia-occupied areas in southern Ukraine was hit by missiles Thursday, threatening a key supply link to Russian forces amid the early stages of a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Vladimir Saldo, the Moscow-appointed Kherson governor, said the bridge was hit by air-launched Storm Shadow missiles supplied by …

Ukraine missiles damage bridge to Crimea: Russian officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine missiles damage bridge to Crimea: Russian officials

Al Jazeera  

The Chonhar road bridge connecting Kherson to Crimea is damaged but there are no casualties, Russian-appointed officials say. Ukrainian missiles have struck the Chonhar road bridge connecting Crimea with Russian-held parts of the southern Kherson region, according to Russian-appointed officials. “… Now we are still waiting to hear more from the Russian side about how this will be dealt with.” …

Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A top Ukrainian official on Sunday outlined a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take after the country reclaims control of Crimea, including dismantling the strategic bridge that links the seized Black Sea peninsula to Russia. Russian troops are trying to capture the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut as part of their efforts to take …

Russia’s Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia’s Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to boost Russian morale Monday by driving a vehicle across a bridge to Crimea that a truck bomb had damaged in October. Putin took the wheel of a Mercedes to drive across the bridge that links Russia’s mainland with the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Like other Western automakers, …

Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, left, visit the Crimean Bridge connecting Russian mainland and Crimean peninsula over the Kerch Strait, which was damaged by a truck bomb attack in October, after restoration works, not far from Kerch, Crimea, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to boost Russian morale Monday by driving …

Kyiv hit by ‘kamikaze drones’ as Russia keeps up broad assault in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Kyiv hit by ‘kamikaze drones’ as Russia keeps up broad assault in Ukraine

LA Times  

The village of Velyka Oleksandrivka was recaptured by Ukraine during its counteroffensive against Russian forces. Russian forces used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to attack Ukraine’s capital and Odesa regions Thursday and slammed other areas with missiles as Moscow punished the country for a fourth day for a bomb attack on a landmark bridge connecting Russia with the annexed Crimean peninsula. The …

DC Edit | Will Putin see reason, stop war in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Will Putin see reason, stop war in Ukraine?

Deccan Chronicle  

Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe he was merely wreaking revenge for the attack on a bridge by raining missiles once again on the capital Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. China said it was hoping “the situation would deescalate soon” after Russia began its barrage of vengeful aerial attacks in retaliation for the blowing up of a key strategic bridge …

Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s Federal Security Service says five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia have been arrested. Russia’s Federal Security Service said on Wednesday that it had arrested five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia, Interfax reported. The bridge, a prestige project personally opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, had become logistically vital to his military …

Kremlin war hawks demand more devastating strikes on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Kremlin war hawks demand more devastating strikes on Ukraine

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Moscow’s barrage of missile strikes on cities all across Ukraine has elicited celebratory comments from Russian officials and pro-Kremlin pundits, who in recent weeks have actively criticized the Russian military for a series of embarrassing setbacks on the battlefield. Time to respond!” The response came Monday morning, when Russia simultaneously launched dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities, …

Kremlin War Hawks Demand More Devastating Strikes On Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Kremlin War Hawks Demand More Devastating Strikes On Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TALLINN, Estonia — Moscow’s barrage of missile strikes on cities all across Ukraine has elicited celebratory comments from Russian officials and pro-Kremlin pundits, who in recent weeks have actively criticized the Russian military for a series of embarrassing setbacks on the battlefield. Flame and smoke rise from the Crimean Bridge connecting Russian mainland and the Crimean peninsula …

Kremlin war hawks demand more devastating strikes on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Kremlin war hawks demand more devastating strikes on Ukraine

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is one of those cases when the …

After devastating attacks across Ukraine, the Kremlin’s hawks clamor for more
2 years, 3 months ago

After devastating attacks across Ukraine, the Kremlin’s hawks clamor for more

LA Times  

Flame and smoke rise from the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russian mainland to the annexed Crimean peninsula. “This is one of those cases when the country needs to show we can hit back,” wrote Alexander Kots, a war correspondent for Russia’s popular pro-Kremlin tabloid, Komsomolskaya Pravda. Time to respond!” The response came Monday morning, with Moscow launching dozens of missiles …

On deadly strikes in Ukraine, Putin doubles down on threat: ‘We'll respond’
2 years, 3 months ago

On deadly strikes in Ukraine, Putin doubles down on threat: ‘We'll respond’

Hindustan Times  

As deadly Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv on Monday, president Vladimir Putin threatened “harsh response” to what he termed “terrorist attacks” against Russia after wave of strikes which were in response to an attack on the Kerch bridge linking Russia and Crimea. Russia-Ukraine War: The Kerch bridge attack was a “terrorist attack", Vladimir Putin said. Russia launched …

‘We warned you’: Russian hawks gleeful over attacks on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

‘We warned you’: Russian hawks gleeful over attacks on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Pro-Kremlin hardliners hail Russia’s barrage of attacks across Ukraine and call for more. “By its actions, the Kyiv regime has actually put itself on the same level with international terrorist groups and with the most odious of those,” he said at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council. “Run, Zelenskyy, run without looking back at the West.” Kadyrov, a hardliner who …

Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia

Al Jazeera  

Bridge attack damaged the strategic supply and logistics artery for Russian forces but it was a huge boost for Ukrainian morale. Despite heavy security, innovative defences and dire warnings of retaliation if targeted, this symbol of Russian pride and engineering — at 19km the longest bridge in Europe — was severely damaged by what Russia said was a Ukrainian truck …

Russia escalates war against Ukraine after Crimea bridge attack, launches over 80 missiles, 10 killed
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia escalates war against Ukraine after Crimea bridge attack, launches over 80 missiles, 10 killed

India TV News  

Highlights At least 10 people were killed while close to 60 were injured in the attacks This intense attack by Russia marked a sudden military escalation in its assault on Ukraine Russia targeted civilian areas and energy infrastructure as air raid sirens sounded in every region Russia-Ukraine War : Russia struck several Ukrainian cities in which at least 10 people …

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack “a terrorist act” by Kyiv
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack “a terrorist act” by Kyiv

India TV News  

Highlights The Kerch Bridge was hit a day earlier by what Moscow has said was a truck bomb Bastrykin said Ukrainian special services, citizens of Russia and other countries took part in it Traffic over the bridge was temporarily suspended after the blast Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting …

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast ‘terrorism’
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast ‘terrorism’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president to convene security council amid calls for reprisals over attack that damaged key Crimea supply route. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of being behind the Kerch bridge explosion, masterminding an “act of terrorism” that destroyed part of the crucial link between Russia and the annexed territory of Crimea, as calls grow for reprisals. “This was devised, …

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack “a terrorist act” by Kyiv
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack “a terrorist act” by Kyiv

Associated Press  

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea “a terrorist act” masterminded by Ukrainian special services. “There’s no doubt it was a terrorist act directed at the destruction of critically important civilian infrastructure of the Russian Federation,” Putin said during a meeting with …

Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 17 following bridge attack
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 17 following bridge attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Zaporizhzhia: A Russian barrage pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens, officials said on Sunday. The multiple strikes came after an explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging an important supply artery for the Kremlin's faltering war effort …

Crimea bridge resumes traffic after blast, Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander
2 years, 3 months ago

Crimea bridge resumes traffic after blast, Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander

The Hindu  

Traffic resumed on October 8 over a key bridge linking Russia with Crimea - seen as a symbol of the Kremlin’s annexation of the peninsula - after it was partially destroyed by an explosion Moscow blamed on a truck bomb. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin told reporters “traffic has been fully restored” on the bridge’s railway, according to state …

Putin is fighting alone
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin is fighting alone

Al Jazeera  

Those whom the Russian president may perceive as allies do not seem to be eager to back his brutal war in Ukraine. Meanwhile China – another power that Putin has sought the support of – is also distancing itself from Russia’s war effort. And though Chinese President Xi Jinping too is a fierce critic of the US’ geopolitical power, Beijing …

Russian divers to inspect damage to vital Crimea bridge link
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian divers to inspect damage to vital Crimea bridge link

Al Jazeera  

The Kerch bridge was badly damaged after a truck exploded on its road section and a cargo train caught fire. Russian divers are preparing to examine the damage caused by a huge explosion on Russia’s road-and-rail bridge to Crimea, which is a major supply link for the annexed territory as well as Moscow’s armed forces in southern Ukraine. Russia’s defence …

Traffic resumes on Crimea bridge, probe into blast under way
2 years, 3 months ago

Traffic resumes on Crimea bridge, probe into blast under way

Al Jazeera  

The 19km Kerch Bridge, a key supply route for Russian forces, was hit by a blast on Saturday, killing three people. The 19km Kerch bridge was hit by a blast around dawn on Saturday, killing three people, setting several oil tankers ablaze and collapsing two car lanes, Russian investigators said. The Kerch bridge blast came a day after Putin’s 70th …

Kerch Bridge attack sparks Russian calls for 'counterterrorism operation'
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerch Bridge attack sparks Russian calls for 'counterterrorism operation'

ABC  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has poked fun at Russia after an explosion hit a strategic road-and-rail bridge linking Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. Key points: Russia says a truck bomb caused seven railway cars carrying fuel to catch fire Mr Zelenskyy referenced the explosion in his evening address saying it was "cloudy in Crimea" A Russian politician is calling for …

Vladimir Putin: Crimea bridge explosion was ‘terrorist act’ by Ukraine’s secret service
2 years, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin: Crimea bridge explosion was ‘terrorist act’ by Ukraine’s secret service

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack on the Crimea bridge a “terrorist act” carried out by the Ukrainian secret service, paving the way for an escalation in the Kremlin’s response. This is an act of terrorism aimed at destroying critically important civilian infrastructure,” the Russian president said in the broadcast, published on the Kremlin’s Telegram channel. “This was devised, …

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