Ukraine Blocks All Four Russian Supply Routes from Crimea

Strikes on the Chongar Bridge

According to Главком: On June 7 and 9, Ukrainian defense forces struck the road bridge near Chongar as part of a systematic blockade of the occupied south. Disabling this crossing restricts Russia's central supply corridor from Crimea. Traffic across the Chongar Bridge has been completely halted following the attacks, and the old road bridge in Chongar is now unusable. The railway bridge near the 'Syvash' station also has limited capacity due to prior damage.

Analytical Overview

Analysts from DeepState note that expanding the blockade could significantly alter the course of combat operations in the south. They report four main Russian logistics routes that are now under threat:

• The Chongar Bridge, which serves as the central and most convenient route, carrying the new R-280 highway connecting Rostov-on-Don with Simferopol.
• An alternative route along the Arabat Spit, which includes two bridges near Henichesk that have also been struck and remain under fire control by Ukrainian forces.
• The Kerch Strait, linking Crimea to mainland Russia, but with limited throughput capacity.
• The Taganrog-Mariupol-Volnovakha highway, one of the shortest paths in the land corridor from Russia to occupied territories.

DeepState analysts emphasize that Ukrainian forces have demonstrated the ability to monitor and control all movement along these routes.

For the June 7 strike on Chongar, Ukraine deployed the 'Begemot' kamikaze drone for the first time, developed by GLEFA and Culver Aerospace. This drone belongs to the middle strike class and can hit targets up to 300 km away. On the night of June 7, units from the multidomain operations center 'Phalanx' and the 475th Separate Assault Regiment Code 9.2 carried out the initial attack on the Chongar Bridge, with a follow-up strike on June 9 completely disabling the crossing. Occupying forces have started repair work on the bridges, but its effectiveness remains uncertain.

The strikes on the Chongar Bridge underscore Ukraine's strategy to blockade Russia's logistics routes in the south, which could severely impact the supply of troops and materials to occupied territories.

Losing key routes like the Chongar Bridge complicates the movement of Russian troops and equipment, potentially shifting the dynamics of combat in the region. With new technologies such as the 'Begemot' kamikaze drone, Ukraine is showcasing its capabilities in modern warfare, which could become a critical factor in the evolving situation.

The recent strikes on the Chongar Bridge mark a significant escalation in Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines. As Ukrainian forces effectively target key infrastructure, the implications for the overall military strategy are profound. For a deeper understanding of the impact of these drone operations on the Chongar Bridge, you can explore more in our article about how Ukrainian drones have completely devastated this crucial crossing in a series of targeted attacks.