Ukraine has claimed responsibility for an underwater bombing of the Crimean Bridge, saying it carried out a “unique special operation” against the structure linking illegally annexed Crimea to Russia.
The SBU, Ukraine’s security service said it had detonated more than 1,000 kilograms (about 200 pounds) of explosives attached to one of the bridge’s underwater pillars — marking what it described as the third successful strike on the bridge since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Footage released by the SBU showed an underwater blast sending debris into the air, along with a still image showing apparent damage to the side of the bridge. However, the extent of the damage remains unclear.
Russian state media said the bridge was closed to traffic for about four hours earlier on Tuesday.
Kyiv has consistently called the 19-kilometer (12-mile) bridge a legitimate military target, arguing it plays a key role in Russia’s troop and equipment movements.
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