Ukrainian Drones Destroy Bridges to Crimea and Block Traffic

Strikes on Chongar

According to ХВИЛЯ: On the night of June 13, Ukrainian military forces launched attacks on Chongar, targeting critical infrastructure. The strikes hit:

• a pontoon crossing
• a railway bridge
• the 'Dzhankoi' checkpoint
• a truck

These operations were carried out by drones from the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo and the 475th Assault Regiment 'CODE 9.2'. This marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines.

Response from Occupation Authorities

Following the attacks, Russian occupation authorities in Kherson and Crimea responded by closing several roads leading to the peninsula. Vladimir Saldo confirmed the assault, stating that bridges on the route to Chongar were damaged. Traffic was also temporarily halted toward the 'Dzhankoi' checkpoint. The bridge connecting Henichesk and the Arabat Spit was damaged, complicating movement in the area.

Analysts from DeepState reported that the Chongar and Arabat Spit regions are now under fire control by Ukrainian defense forces. Military officials noted that 'the capacity of the pontoons is low, forcing trucks to queue up and become easy targets for us.'

Military officials stated: 'We are bleeding the enemy dry to advance. This is not the end. There is more to come.'

These strikes highlight a renewed Ukrainian military push in the region, potentially impacting Russian logistics on the peninsula. By cutting off key transport routes, Ukraine aims to hinder supply deliveries and troop movements-a strategic move that could weaken enemy positions ahead of further offensives. Such attacks may be part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to degrade Russian capabilities and prepare for future advances.

As the situation unfolds, these recent drone strikes represent a pivotal moment in Ukraine's military strategy. For a deeper understanding of the ongoing conflict and the impact on logistics in the region, explore how the attacks on the Chongar bridge further complicate the dynamics along Crimea's administrative border.