Ukrainian strikes on Crimean bridges cripple Russian supply routes

Ukrainian forces intensified attacks on the transport links that connect the occupied Crimean peninsula with Russian‑held territories in southern Ukraine. Key targets included the Chonhar road bridge, a railway bridge, a pontoon crossing and other conduit points, causing temporary suspension of traffic to Dzhankoi and damage to the Heniches‑Arabatka route. The operations are part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian logistics and supply lines for troops on the front line.

The disruption has also affected Crimea’s tourism sector, with visitor numbers falling sharply and fuel distributions being halted, creating panic among Russian tourists and highlighting the peninsula’s growing logistical vulnerability. Russian officials have acknowledged the difficulties, and the attacks are described by Ukrainian commanders as the beginning of a sustained campaign against Russian supply chains.