Ukraine and Russia have been mutually attacking each other's strategic logistics bridges.
Ukraine has once again attacked the border bridge in the Chonhar region connecting Crimea, causing traffic disruptions. This bridge spans the boundary between Crimea and Kherson Oblast and had only just begun repair work following its first attack. Despite Russian mobile fire units attempting interception, Ukrainian forces successfully damaged the bridge deck through saturation attacks. Now, Russian vehicles must detour via Armiansk and Perekop.
In response, Russia has also taken a more aggressive stance, launching strikes on key Ukrainian infrastructure near Zatoka in Odesa Oblast.
The targets were bridges connecting various parts of the region. The Russian military specifically targeted the "Dniester-Cheregovets road-rail bridge" spanning the Dniester River estuary in Zatoka, Odesa Oblast. This bridge is crucial: NATO-supplied military aid typically lands at the Romanian port of Constanta, then travels across this bridge into Ukraine—offering the shortest route, lowest cost, and fastest delivery time. During the peak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, approximately 35% to 40% of Western military aid to Ukraine passed through this bridge, making it a vital "lifeline" for southern Ukrainian forces. By destroying this bridge, Russia could sever NATO’s main supply route, isolate southern Ukrainian troops, and undermine Odesa’s strategic value as Ukraine’s largest port. This time, Russia deployed heavy measures, using geranium-type drones and air munitions equipped with glide guidance systems. Even NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) satellite service recorded the resulting fires.
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