Ukraine says it launched July attack on bridge to Crimea

Source: BBC

Ukraine says it launched July attack on bridge to Crimea

3 August 2023

By Mattea Bubalo & Ece Goksedef
BBC News

Ukraine's military launched an attack on Russia's bridge over the Kerch Strait last month, Kyiv has confirmed.

The attack on the strategically important route linking Russia with Crimea led Moscow to restrict passage of ships through and flights over the Strait.

The incident on 17 July marks the second time the structure was hit.

Russia said marine-based drones were used in the attack, which left two people dead.

Kyiv officials claimed responsibility for damaging the bridge on Thursday, following a period of ambiguity.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66397227


This video grab shows the damaged bridge after the explosion in July 2023 (AFP)