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Earthquakes are doing what Ukraine’s missiles couldn’t. Seismologist says they’ll finish Crimean Bridge
The structure sits on unstable ground and faces irreversible weakening that could fell it without a single Ukrainian missile, the scientist says.
Ukrainian intelligence called it “the last Russian railway ferry in the Kerch Strait still afloat” — now it’s out of action too
The Slavyanin carried fuel, weapons, military equipment, and ammunition to Russian forces in occupied Crimea. HUR says it destroyed its ability to operate with a drone strike on the night of 5-6 April.
Hudson Institute lists Russia’s eight most fragile military arteries Ukraine could sever next to break the stalemate
A new report highlights targets ranging from Crimean bridges to drone factories that sustain Moscow’s war effort. Analysts argue that striking these weak points could paralyze Russia’s logistics and increase the cost of occupation.
SBU hits Crimean bridge underwater in third major strike, video shows massive blast (updated)
The security service says the early morning blast reportedly put the structure into a near-emergency state.
Germany signals willingness to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The country's next leader Merz plans to supply Tauruses, breaking with current Chancellor Scholz's cautious policy.
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.
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.