Russia orders full ID checks at Kerch Bridge, key supply route in Ukraine war
Russian officials ramp up security at the Kerch Bridge, which connects occupied Crimea with Russia's Krasnodar Krai.
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Russia blocks traffic on Kerch Bridge amid reports of drone activity
Early morning blasts near Zatoka shipyard in Russian-occupied Kerch prompted the temporary closure of the bridge connecting Russia to occupied Crimea.
Media: Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashes in Kerch Strait, two pilots lost
Russian military sources report that a Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed into the Kerch Strait during a scheduled patrol flight, leaving one pilot dead and the other missing.
Russian naval security barriers for Kerch Bridge found floating near Kerch coast
Russian-deployed boom defenses are observed floating near the coast, as Russia has increased defensive measures with additional barges.
Russia deploys 7 Kalibr missile carriers in the Black Sea, capable of launching up to 48 missiles
Ukraine's military leadership warns of potential escalation of missile attacks as Russia increases its naval presence in the Black Sea, deploying multiple missile-carrying vessels.
Ukrainian diplomat: Kerch Bridge must cease to exist for maritime freedom
Ukraine's Anton Korynevych presents arguments for the demolition of the Kerch Bridge, citing violations of freedom of navigation, environmental impacts, and cultural heritage concerns.
Ukraine calls for dismantling of Russia’s Crimean bridge in international tribunal
Ukraine urges The Hague tribunal to order Russia to dismantle Kerch bridge, restore free navigation in Kerch Strait, and conduct environmental impact assessments.
Hague tribunal begins hearings on Ukraine’s Black and Azov seas dispute with Russia
The case, brought by Ukraine in 2016, challenges Russia's actions in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait since the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
RFE/RL: Russia ramps up Kerch Bridge protection with massive concrete piles
New satellite imagery reveals Russia's ongoing efforts to reinforce the Kerch Bridge, potentially to guard against Ukrainian naval attacks or construct a parallel structure.
Ukraine forces Russian fleet out of Crimea, but recapturing peninsula remains daunting task, experts say
Ukraine's campaign against Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea has been successful, but retaking the peninsula faces significant challenges due to its geography, fortifications, and Ukraine's lack of amphibious capabilities, experts told BI.
ISW: Russia began transporting fuel across the railway of the Kerch bridge again
Russian forces have begun transporting fuel across the Kerch Strait railway bridge, a move potentially prompted by recent Ukrainian strikes against Russian military and logistics assets.
British Defense Ministry: Russia fortifies Crimean bridge with barges to fend off Ukrainian attacks
Russia has deployed eight barges to the southern side of the Crimean Bridge, according to the British Defense Ministry's analysis of 7 May satellite images.
Media: Two Russian Kerch strait ferries damaged in last night’s attack
Explosions rocked occupied eastern Crimea with reports of Russian ferries and boats damaged by missile debris after occupation authorities halted traffic across Kerch Bridge.
Media: Satellite images show Russia stopped using Kerch for military logistics in Ukraine
Russian forces no longer using the Crimean bridge earlier targeted by Ukraine to transport military supplies, now relying on overland routes, satellite imagery shows.
The Guardian: Ukraine plans to destroy Kerch bridge by June
According to The Guardian, Ukraine's military intelligence is planning a third attack on the Kerch bridge during the first half of 2024.
Russia, China discuss Russia-Crimea underwater tunnel project
Secret talks between Russian and Chinese executives revealed plans to build a secure underwater tunnel from occupied Crimea to Russia, amid Russia's concerns about the vulnerability of the Kerch bridge, WP says.
UK intel: Russia’s repaired Kerch Bridge faces continued traffic restrictions for trucks, fuel supplies
Following Ukraine's attacks, Russia has mended the pivotal Kerch Strait Bridge. However, according to UK intelligence, some traffic limitations remain due to previous incidents.
“Putin will get upset once again,” Ukraine’s spy boss says as Kyiv vows to finish off Kerch bridge
In an uncompromising statement, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov declared that attacks on the strategically critical Kerch Bridge linking Russia to Crimea will continue relentlessly until it is destroyed.
Frontline report: Ukrainians surpass Russian fortification in key advance near Robotyne, southern front
Ukrainian forces make a daring move in the southern front, breaching a critical Russian fortification on the Tokmak direction, while Russia scrambles to bolster its military presence in the area.
SBU head unveils details of the ingenious first strike on Crimean Bridge
The first strike on the Crimean Bridge on the morning of October 8, 2022, just a day following…
