Kerch Bridge

Crimea, once a Russian stronghold and symbol of Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions, is now a vulnerability as Ukraine gains air control and targets supply routes, causing power outages, fuel shortages, and economic hardship. The Russian-occupied peninsula faces a state of emergency with restricted exits and destroyed infrastructure, challenging Moscow's strategic position in the Black Sea.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is relocating air defenses to protect Moscow, Valdai, and the Kerch Bridge after Ukrainian drone strikes. He suggests this shift leaves other Russian regions vulnerable to Ukraine's long-range drones, which have disrupted supply lines and energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is relocating air defenses to Moscow, Valdai, and the Kerch Bridge following Ukrainian drone strikes. Ukraine's aerial campaign has disrupted Russian military and energy infrastructure, causing fuel shortages and supply line disruptions. Zelenskyy suggests these shifts leave other Russian regions vulnerable to Ukrainian drones, which now operate over 1,500 kilometers.

Zelenskyy claims Russia is redeploying air defenses to protect Moscow, Valdai, and the Kerch Bridge after Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian supply lines and energy infrastructure. He suggests this shift could leave other Russian regions vulnerable to Ukraine's long-range drones, which have recently targeted cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Satellite images reveal Russian forces deploying smoke screens to protect parts of the Kerch Bridge in Crimea as Ukrainian drones intensify attacks on Russian supply lines. Ukrainian military intelligence and special operations forces have destroyed key bridges, including the railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, disrupting Russian logistics.

Zelensky claimed Ukrainian long-range strikes destroyed over 60,000 tons of ammunition at a Baltic Fleet arsenal near St. Petersburg, based on a report from the HUR chief. Ukraine also targeted Russian electronics and defense production facilities and obtained documents revealing Russia's redeployment of air defenses to protect Moscow and the Kerch Bridge.

Half of Crimea lost power following overnight explosions that caused fires at fuel and transport facilities in and around Kerch, including a petroleum terminal previously damaged in an attack. The Kerch Bridge was closed for over five hours as a result.

Russian-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales after Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies killed four and injured 28. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed strikes targeted a Crimean oil depot and a Krasnodar oil transport facility as part of sanctions against Russian energy infrastructure.

Russian-occupied Crimea halted civilian gasoline sales after Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies killed four and wounded 28. Ukrainian forces targeted a Crimean oil depot and a Russian oil transport facility, part of their 'long-range sanctions' on Russia’s energy infrastructure, exacerbating the region’s worst energy crisis since 2014.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeting fuel supplies to Crimea have triggered a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula, with attacks on refineries, depots, pipelines, and tanker trucks disrupting the land corridor from Russia. The Kremlin has acknowledged the crisis, which threatens tourism and highlights Ukraine's ability to disrupt Moscow's military operations.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeting fuel supplies to Crimea have triggered a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula, with attacks on refineries, depots, pipelines, and tanker trucks disrupting the land corridor from Russia. The Kremlin has acknowledged the crisis, which threatens tourism during the summer season and highlights Ukraine's ability to disrupt Russian operations.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeting fuel supplies in Crimea have triggered a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula, with attacks on refineries, depots, pipelines, and tanker trucks disrupting the land corridor from Russia. The Kremlin has acknowledged the crisis, which threatens to disrupt tourism during the summer season.