The Kerch Bridge Under Fire: A Drone’s-Eye View of the Conflict
The Kerch Bridge, a symbol of Russian annexation and a vital supply line, has become a recurring target in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. These videos offer a chillingly close look at the evolving tactics of drone warfare, revealing not only the escalating tensions but also the vulnerability of strategic infrastructure. From grainy footage of explosions to expert analysis of the attacks, this collection of reports paints a stark picture of the bridge under fire, raising questions about the future of the conflict and the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare.
Key Takeaways: Attacks on the Kerch Bridge
Multiple Attacks, Evolving Tactics: The Kerch Bridge has been targeted multiple times throughout the conflict, showcasing an evolving Ukrainian drone strategy, ranging from nighttime raids to brazen daytime assaults using missiles and sea drones.
Disputed Impact: While Ukrainian sources and some international outlets report successful strikes causing damage, Russian authorities often downplay the impact, claiming interceptions or minimal disruption. This information gap underscores the challenges of verifying information in an active conflict zone.
Strategic Significance: The bridge’s importance as a supply route for Russian forces in Crimea makes it a high-value target for Ukraine, aiming to disrupt logistics and potentially exert pressure on Russian military operations.
Escalation of Drone Warfare: The videos demonstrate the increasing sophistication and frequency of drone use in the conflict, highlighting their role in targeting key infrastructure and military assets. Both aerial and maritime drones have been utilized.
Information Warfare: Conflicting narratives around the attacks from Ukrainian and Russian sources highlight the importance of information warfare in shaping public perception and influencing the course of the conflict.
The Future of the Bridge and the War: A Precarious Balance
The repeated targeting of the Kerch Bridge signifies more than just isolated attacks. It reveals a shift in the dynamics of the conflict, underscoring Ukraine’s growing capability to project power and disrupt Russian operations. As drone technology advances and tactics evolve, the bridge’s vulnerability remains a key concern. Future attacks could further escalate tensions and potentially lead to unpredictable retaliatory actions. The continued focus on this strategically vital crossing suggests it will remain a flashpoint in the ongoing war, impacting not just military logistics but also the broader geopolitical landscape.
Crimean Bridge closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on KerchKanal136,706 views | 440 | December 6 2024 10:45:37 (21 comments)[ Read more … ]
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The Crimean Bridge was closed on the morning of Dec. 6 amid reports of Ukrainian drones targeting the area.
According to the pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel, explosions were heard in the city of Kerch near the “Zaliv” shipyard, and air defense systems were reportedly activated in the Kerch Strait, according to Krym.Realii.
“Vehicular traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been temporarily suspended,” the Crimean Bridge: Operational Information Telegram channel said.
Russian air defense systems on duty destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions last night, the Russian Defense Ministry reports.
“During the past night, attempts by the Kyiv regime to carry out terrorist attacks using aircraft-type UAVs against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation were thwarted. Air defense systems on duty destroyed 33 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles,” the statement said.
It is specified that fourteen UAVs were destroyed over the territory of the Voronezh region, eleven were shot down over the territory of the Kursk region, seven UAVs were shot down over the territory of the Belgorod region, and one was shot down over the territory of the Republic of Crimea.
The department also reported that the crews of the Black Sea Fleet’s Naval Aviation destroyed two Ukrainian unmanned boats in the Black Sea, which were heading towards the Crimean Peninsula.
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Watch: Ukrainian Drone Attacks Russian Oil Tanker in Kerch Strait | WSJ NewsWSJ News649,408 views | 3,045 | August 5 2023 11:34:33 (1,964 comments)[ Read more … ]
A Ukrainian naval drone hit a Russian oil tanker in the Kerch Strait near Crimea, Russian state media reported on Saturday. The attack came after sea drones targeted one of Russia’s largest ports in the Black Sea and damaged a warship on Friday.
Photo: Ukrainian Military via Storyful
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Ukraine launches its biggest drone attack on Russian airfieldsCNN1,254,922 views | 15,670 | August 15 2024 11:50:24 (2,536 comments)[ Read more … ]
Ukrainian drones targeted four Russian airfields in the largest such attack of the war, as Kyiv’s troops advance further into Russia following their surprise cross-border incursion that has left the Kremlin embarrassed and scrambling. #CNN #news
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Ukraine launches missile attack on Kerch Bridge, Crimea – Russians claim they were shot downThe Telegraph169,455 views | 1,573 | August 12 2023 11:03:54 (615 comments)[ Read more … ]
Ukraine has targeted the Kerch Bridge in a rare daytime missile attack on the Crimean Peninsula that Moscow claims was shot down before causing any damage.
Videos circulating social media show two columns of smoke rising around the bridge. The Telegraph was not immediately able to verify whether the bridge had been damaged.
“Air defence forces shot down two enemy missiles over the Kerch Strait. The Crimean bridge was not damaged,” Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-installed governor of the Crimean peninsula, posted on Telegram. Aksyonov’s adviser claimed that the billows of smoke were a “cover” created by rescue services.
The attack is believed to be the first time that the Kerch Bridge has been targeted in the daytime, and came just hours after the Russian defence ministry claimed that they had downed 20 drones targeting the occupied-Crimean peninsula early on Saturday.
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Correspondents at the Wall Street Journal and Kyiv Post have shared videos on X, formerly Twitter.
The Russian defence ministry this morning claimed that they had downed 20 drones targeting the occupied-Crimean peninsula early on Saturday.
In a statement released on Telegram, the ministry said that 14 of the drones were shot down and the other six were electronically jammed.
There were no reported casualties or damage and it was not immediately clear what the drone attack was trying to target.
According to reports online, explosions were heard in the Novooozerne area. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine’s minister of internal affairs posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the Novooozerne area is home to a large military storage base.
The drone attack caused further disruption to bridges in the Crimean peninsula and again halted traffic on the Kerch – or Crimean – Bridge for two hours between 1:30 and 3:30 am.
There has been a significant uptick in drone warfare from both warring countries, but a significant rise in the number of drones attacking Russian territory. Kyiv appears to have made it a matter of policy to not publicly comment on the attacks heading toward Russia.
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Ukraine sea drones dodge choppers’ bullets & rockets rain down in attack near Putin’s beloved bridgeThe Sun336,701 views | 5,894 | May 30 2024 09:35:18 (493 comments)[ Read more … ]Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed dramatic footage of kamikaze sea drones strikes ‘destroying’ two small Russian naval patrol boats. The attacks were revealed on the same day as massive Ukrainian missile strikes in the areas around the Crimea Bridge.
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UK Vows 10,000 Drones For Ukraine To Fight Russia, Says German Taurus Missiles “Won’t Escalate” WarCRUX23,862 views | 401 | March 9 2024 11:30:22 (317 comments)[ Read more … ]
Britain said it would provide 10,000 drones to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The investment includes $160 million on top of $256 million previously committed to drones. The weaponry will include 1,000 one-way attack or kamikaze drones and models that target ships. The announcement came after UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visited Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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