Contents tagged with Crimean Bridge
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Ukraine claims successful strike on Crimean Bridge, Russia denies damage
Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian Federation's President, confirmed that Ukraine's Security Service indeed struck the Crimea Bridge. However, Peskov assured that the illegally structure remains unharmed and operational. Describing the bridge as civilian infrastructure, he stated that Ukrainian forces targeted it, reports the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
Addressing media on June 4, Peskov mentioned explosions near the bridge's pillars a day and a half prior, suggesting the "Kyiv …
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Ukrainian Security Service strikes Crimean Bridge
Ukraine's Security Service reportedly targeted the Crimea Bridge, according to a press release.
"The operation spanned several months. SBU agents managed to plant explosives on the supports of this illegal structure. Early this morning, at 4:44 AM, the initial explosive device was detonated without civilian casualties," the statement reads. Officials noted that the underwater supports are severely damaged at their base – aided by the equivalent of 1,100 kg of TNT, pushing the bridge into a …
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Ukraine presses legal case at The Hague for removal of Crimean Bridge
Ukraine is stepping up its legal battle against Russia at The Hague, seeking the dismantling of the Crimean Bridge, labeling it a "closed Russian lake." The Ukrainian representative asserted that the tribunal should mandate Russia to cease its unlawful actions and provide assurances against future violations. This request, submitted by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores Ukraine's strong stance in the Arbitration Tribunal.
"The tribunal must order Russia to dismantle and remove …
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Russian media warns of F-16 strikes on Crimean Bridge amid looming Ukrainian offensive
Russian media has echoed warnings from so-called "experts" about a possible massive offensive by Ukrainian Armed Forces and F-16 jet strikes on the contentious Crimean Bridge. As usual, these "experts" place the blame squarely on Washington. Analyst Andrey Klintsevich asserted that the potential Ukrainian offensive is designed to curry favor with U.S. voters.
On Russia’s Channel One’s talk show “Big Game” the talk has turned towards even grander Ukrainian military endeavors and anticipated …
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Ukraine signals potential strikes on Crimean bridge amid Russian logistical struggles
Dmytro Pletenchuk, head of Ukraine’s Southern Defence Forces' Strategic Communications Centre, has claimed the Crimean Bridge cannot withstand the logistical pressures it's currently facing.
According to Pletenchuk, Russia currently has no alternative to the Kerch Strait Bridge. The functioning of this bridge is directly tied to the military logistics of the Russian army.
"Remember, at one point, there was talk of an underground tunnel from Russia to Crimea," he said on air with Radio Svoboda. …
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Russian National Guard colonel sentenced to six years for failing to secure Crimean bridge against Ukrainian drones
A Russian court has sentenced a Russian national guard (Rosgvardia) colonel for failing to take adequate measures to protect the Kerch Strait Bridge from Ukrainian drones. The bridge links Russia with the annexed Crimean Peninsula. The Second Western District Military Court sentenced Rosgvardiya's naval management department head Colonel Sergey Volkov to six years in a general-regime penal colony, reports Mediazona. In addition, Volkov has been banned from holding public office for two years. …
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Ukrainian Security Service discloses details of explosion on the Crimean Bridge in autumn of 2022
The Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Malyuk, revealed in an interview with the Ukrainian news portal New Voice, how his special service orchestrated an explosion on the Crimean Bridge in October 2022. Malyuk stated that only he and two trusted employees were involved in devising and executing the plan. Multiple operation options were initially considered, including utilizing the railway portion of the bridge. Ultimately, the decision was made to employ a truck laden with …
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Kyiv: Russia has detained 22 people on suspicion of blowing up Crimean Bridge
Russian authorities detained 22 people who they believe were involved in blowing up the Crimean bridge across the Kerch Strait, said the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Malyuk in an interview with the 1+1 TV channel.
"Regarding the Crimean Bridge. In accordance with the norms of international law, the norms of the current legislation of Ukraine, the customs and traditions of warfare and based on the analysis of the operational situation, we are simply obliged to cut …
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Russian officials complain about ‘war without rules’ after explosion on Crimean Bridge
Vladimir Putin's administration has promptly sent out a "manual" to the Russian media and state news agencies on how to cover the situation with the Crimean bridge which shows that the Kremlin is trying to avoid panic among Russians. But the Russian parliament, the State Duma, seems to have other plans. A deputy from the pro-presidential United Russia party, Oleg Morozov, called the incident a declaration of "war without rules."
"The terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge, announced long ago, …
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Russian authorities scrambling to calm panic in Crimea after explosion on Kerch Bridge
The authorities of the annexed Crimea make contradictory statements all morning following the explosions and destruction of the Crimean Bridge. First, the Ministry of Transport of Russia reported that the Kerch ferry crossing resumed its work and the first ferry was already being loaded, three more were preparing to leave. Later, the Russian state new agency TASS reported, citing local authorities, that the ferry would not be launched due to weather conditions.
At the same time, the acting …