INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The bridge linking the annexed Crimean peninsula with mainland Russia was damaged in an overnight attack, Russian officials confirmed
A drone strike in October 2022 was believed to have inflicted damage of up to 500 million rubles ($5.5 million), with repairs taking nearly
piles supporting the bridge structure remained untouched
Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin later confirmed that no damage to the supporting structures was identified, according to the
over the bridge remains closed to all traffic
Russian officials advise drivers coming to and from the peninsula to travel through Moscow-occupied Ukrainian territories instead, using the
that several additional trains will run on Monday to accommodate stranded passengers.The ferry service between Crimea and the Russian
mainland was briefly suspended after the incident but also resumed its work at 10 a.m
Local Russia-installed government opened 34 temporary accommodation points in Kerch and Feodosia for travelers waiting to board the ferry to
terrorist attack was committed on the bridge last night," Putin said in televised remarks
"I am waiting for specific proposals to improve the security of this strategic, important transport facility."AFP contributed reporting.
