Someone attempting to attack the Crimean Bridge again? Crimea | Russia | Bridge
According to the Sputnik News Agency of Russia, on July 22, the "Crimea Bridge" account on the "Telegraph" channel announced that traffic on the Crimea Bridge had resumed after the temporary closure of traffic.
Crimean leader Sergei Akshonov said on the Telegraph channel, "The enemy once attempted to attack the infrastructure of the Republic of Crimea with drones. The staff of the Emergency Situations Department are working on-site to deal with the aftermath. All relevant departments are working."
Earlier report
Zelensky: The Crimean Bridge is a "military target"
According to Reuters on July 21st, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the bridge connecting the Crimean Peninsula with Russia "brings war rather than peace" and can therefore become a military target.
On the 17th, an explosion occurred on the Crimean Bridge, resulting in the death of two civilians and partial suspension of the highway bridge.
The report stated that Ukraine welcomed the attack on the 17th, but the Ukrainian authorities did not directly claim responsibility for the incident.
Zelensky said via video link during the Aspen Security Conference in the United States that the road and railway bridge, built by Russia and put into use in 2018, is "not just a logistics corridor.".
He said, "This is a route to provide ammunition for war, and this practice is happening every day. Let the Crimean Peninsula be militarized."
He said, "This is an enemy facility built outside of international law and all applicable norms. So, it can be understood that it is one of our goals."
On July 19th, Russian personnel were rushing to repair the Crimean Bridge.
In addition, the Russian Sputnik News Agency reported on July 22 that the "Crimea Bridge" channel on the "Telegraph" social platform announced on the morning of July 22 that "vehicle traffic on the Crimea Bridge is temporarily closed, please keep calm and obey the command of the transport safety personnel on the bridge and in the inspection area".
Oleg Kreichkov, Information Policy Advisor to the Chief Executive of the Crimean authorities, previously announced the rules of action for drivers and passengers when the Crimean Bridge issues an alert.
These rules include: if the driver is undergoing a pre bridge inspection, it is recommended that he ensure that all passengers return to the vehicle and then proceed to a safe location; If the vehicle is already on the bridge, the driver should follow the broadcast instructions, do not stop, do not engage in dangerous maneuvers, do not leave the vehicle, comply with speed regulations, and drive away from the bridge; If the vehicle is queuing for inspection, everyone should return to the vehicle and drive towards a safe location.
Crimean leaders claim that the central region has been attacked by Ukrainian drones, but there has been no response from the Ukrainian side
On the 22nd local time, Crimean leaders stated on social media that the Ukrainian military used drones to attack infrastructure in central Crimea. The staff of the emergency department are on-site to eliminate possible consequences, and he calls on local residents to remain calm and only trust official sources of information.
There has been no response from Ukraine regarding this matter.
