Ukrainian Defense Forces Strike Bridge and Russian Targets in Crimea Overnight

Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Targets in Occupied Crimea and Zaporizhzhia Region

According to ХВИЛЯ: During the night of July 3, Ukraine’s defense forces launched strikes on Russian military assets in occupied Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region. The primary target was a railway bridge over the Krasnohvardiyskyi Canal near the settlement of Krasnohvardiyske, which had been used by Russian troops to transport equipment, ammunition, and personnel. Additional strikes hit a Russian electronic warfare station near Artemivka in Crimea, as well as an enemy electronic intelligence unit in Sevastopol. These operations are part of Ukraine’s broader effort to disrupt Russian supply lines and command infrastructure.

Beyond the peninsula, Ukrainian forces also targeted a drone control center near Ukrainsk in Donetsk region and a Russian command post near Novhorod in Zaporizhzhia. This coordinated campaign reflects a systematic approach by Ukraine’s defense forces to counter Russia’s armed aggression. Separately, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine provided an update on the results of previous strikes carried out on June 29 and July 1.

Results of Previous Strikes

• On June 29, two spans of a road bridge near Azovske in Zaporizhzhia were destroyed;
• On July 1, three spans of a bridge over the Kalka River near Hranitne in Donetsk region were taken out.

These crossings had been used by Russian forces to move troops, weapons, and ammunition. 'More to come,' the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated, signaling their intent to continue such operations.

These strikes highlight the growing strategic activity of Ukrainian forces in response to Russia’s armed aggression. By destroying key infrastructure used for military supply, Ukraine aims to significantly complicate Russian logistics and combat capabilities on the front lines. The continuation of these operations underscores Ukraine’s determination not only to defend its territory but also to actively counter the enemy’s aggression.

As the Ukrainian Defense Forces intensify their operations, the recent strikes underscore a significant escalation in their campaign against Russian military assets. For a detailed overview of the major attacks carried out by Ukrainian forces over the past two days, which further illustrate this strategic shift, read more about the extensive military actions that have taken place.