Russia says ‘no damage’ to Crimea bridge after Ukraine attack
The Hindu
Ukraine detonates bomb on Crimean bridge, causing no damage, amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Moscow said Wednesday (May 4, 2025) that a Ukrainian attack on a bridge that links the annexed Crimean peninsula to Russia caused “no damage.”
Ukraine’s SBU security service said Tuesday (May 3, 2025) it had detonated a bomb on one of the bridge’s underwater pillars, publishing footage of a blast coming out of the water and debris flying.
“There was indeed an explosion,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
“Nothing was damaged. The bridge is working,” he said.
Ukraine has targeted the 19-kilometre (12-mile) bridge repeatedly since Russia launched its full-scale military offensive in February 2022.
It was severely damaged in October 2022 when a bomb loaded onto a truck exploded on the bridge, reducing transport capacity and forcing Russia to undertake months of repairs.
Ukraine says the road and rail link is used to move Russian troops and military equipment — making it a legitimate target.
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