Crimean bridge explosion ‘harms Russia’s ability to sustain forces in southern Ukraine,’ says UK

Kerch Bridge explosion

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An explosion that damaged the Crimean Bridge will “likely have a significant impact” on Russia’s ability to “sustain its forces in southern Ukraine”, intelligence chiefs have said.

A huge blast on Saturday morning sent part of the 12-mile road and rail Kerch bridge – the main route between Russia and Crimea and a key supply artery for Moscow’s troops – crumbling into the Black Sea.