Strike Targets Bridges in Occupied Crimea
On the night of June 11, Ukraine’s defense forces launched attacks on bridges serving as land entry points into occupied Crimea, inflicting significant damage. The crossings near Armiansk were hit hardest, with two road bridges damaged: one at the entrance from the Kherson region and another at the exit toward Krasnoperekopsk. Additional strikes damaged two bridges over the North Crimean Canal near Preobrazhenka and Myrne, a road bridge on the Perekop-Armiansk route, and a bridge close to the settlement of Stavky.
Drone Attack Fallout
The drone assault over the peninsula lasted several hours, starting around midnight. Explosions and fires were reported in:
- Simferopol
- Bakhchysarai
- Sevastopol
- Feodosia
- Kerch
In Simferopol, multiple blasts triggered a fire, while parts of Sevastopol experienced power outages. Flashes were observed near Kozacha Bay, and at dawn, a fresh series of explosions sparked a blaze close to a military unit in Striletska Bay. Explosions and missile launches were also reported in Feodosia and Kerch.
The attack triggered a fuel crisis in Sevastopol, as fuel tankers were unable to enter the city that night. City Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev stated:
“Fuel tankers could not reach the city tonight. There is no point in queuing at gas stations tomorrow. All previously issued QR codes will be deactivated.” - Mikhail Razvozhayev
Only municipal services, ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, and public transport will be refueled. Mass events in the city, including the Sevastopol Day celebration, have been canceled. Earlier in June, Crimea introduced fuel rationing coupons, which were later suspended.
This strike continues a series of attacks on occupiers’ logistics, including bridges in Henichesk and Chongar. The previous day, a bridge between Henichesk and the Arabat Spit was hit, with traffic now limited to one lane in reverse mode. Also, a day earlier, the bridge in Chongar at the administrative border with Crimea was damaged for a second time, and according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, it was destroyed. As Crimean media outlets noted, “It appears no intact bridges remain on the land entrances to the peninsula.”
These events highlight escalating tensions in the region and the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The strike on critical infrastructure in the peninsula underscores Ukraine’s strategic efforts to weaken occupiers’ logistical capabilities. Meanwhile, consequences like the fuel crisis in Sevastopol could severely impact daily life for the population and military operations in the area.
The recent strikes in Crimea are part of a broader strategy targeting key infrastructure. Similar operations have been reported, such as the overnight attacks that focused on four crucial bridges connecting Crimea and the Kherson region. For more details on these coordinated efforts and their implications, see our coverage on the targeted bridges in the region.