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Bridge Between Crimea and Russia Disabled in Presumed Ukrainian Strikes

July 17, 2023 0

Bridge Between Crimea and Russia Disabled in Presumed Ukrainian Strikes

Kyiv is seeking to disrupt Russian supplies while its ground offensive meets stiff resistance

The Kerch Strait Bridge, which connects Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula, was disabled in a presumed Ukrainian strike. Moscow has launched an investigation into the ’emergency incident.’ Photo: CRIMEA24TV/Reuters

Updated July 17, 2023 3:55 am ET

A presumed Ukrainian strike disabled the only road bridge connecting Russia with the occupied Crimean Peninsula, hitting once again a major symbol of President Vladimir Putin’s rule and constricting Russian supplies to its troops in southern Ukraine.