A blast hits the bridge to Crimea, a key supply route in Russia's war

Flame and smoke rise from the bridge connecting the Russian mainland and the Crimean peninsula early Saturday. (AP)

KYIV, Ukraine — At least two sections of the bridge connecting Crimea with Russia's rail and road network have collapsed, according to Russian state media. The Russian highway authority said the road is still navigable, but it has suspended traffic for the time being.

Three people were killed in an apparent blast on the bridge, Russian authorities said.