Ukraine on Tuesday (June 3) required responsibility for an underwater explosion that damaged the Kerch Bridge – a strategic rescue linked to Russia with the occupied Crimea. This step represents a significant escalation in the wider campaign of Ukraine to disrupt Russian military logistics deep in its own territory. The last attack of Ukraine on the bridge Kerch follows a series of main strikes on Russian air foundations and railway connections. Here is what is behind the strategy.
Strokes
The bombing of the bridge came only 48 hours after Ukraine launched a sweeping drone attack on four Russian air bases-they dragged over Arctic, Siberia and Far East-Zničil over 40 military aircraft, including long-range bombers. At about the same time, two key railway bridges collapsed in the Russian regions of Bryansk and Kursk, derailed trains and killed at least seven people.
Underwater accuracy: Kerch surgery
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) described the bridge attack as a “unique special operation” including detonation of 1,100 kilograms of explosives set on the seabed near the foundations of the bridge. The resulting explosion damaged the pillar of critical support, according to the video of the evidence published by the agency.
The operation temporarily stopped the operation of over 19 kilometers (12 million) of the bridge early on Tuesday morning and again in the afternoon. The Russian authorities have recognized closure, but did not publish the scope of damage.
SBU said no civilians were damaged in the operation.
Why Kerch Bridge is vital
Kerch Bridge, built by Russia after the connection of Crimea in 2014, is the main logistics way of the Kremlin to the occupied southern Ukraine. It supports the movement of soldiers, ammunition, food and fuel – especially to the infested region of Zeporizzhia.
Deactivating or degrading the bridge not only delay military consignments, but also brings a symbolic blow to Moscow claims of safe control of the Crimea.
Pressure attacks
1 June Explosions caused two railway bridges to collapse in the Russian border areas and derailed passenger and freight trains. Seven people were killed and more than 100 injured. The Russian Inquiry Committee described the incidents as “terrorist acts” and accused Ukraine.
While Kyiv did not require direct responsibility for the collapse of the bridge, the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) confirmed that a Russian military freight train was focused on food and fuel in the Crimea.
Raids on Ardbase
Ukrainian operation 1. June was one of the oldest war. The drones hit four military Airbase across three time zones – an attack that allegedly lasted more than a year to plan. Ukrainian officials claim that more than 40 war aircraft, including Tu-95 bombers and Tu-22M3 capable of launching conventional and nuclear weapons, have been destroyed.
Strategic goals for attacks
A string of attacks on air bases, railway tracks and Crimean bridge-climbs well organized plan with several goals:
To disrupt logistics: Ukraine will hit the main artery of Russia, focusing on delaying or denial of key supply to the front-line forces.
Erode Morale: The attack deep in Russia reveals the vulnerability of allegedly secure infrastructure.
Reopened momentum: strikes could serve as a prelude to the future Ukrainian counterfeits.
Peace pressure: The established negotiations can try to strengthen its bargaining position.
War away from
Although peaceful conversations in Istanbul did not bring any breakthrough this week, the events of Ukraine signal that they do not expect idle. The strikes show a shift from defensive operations to a proactive strategy of deep disruption.
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