Ukraine Uses Underwater Explosives to Attack Kerch Bridge, Traffic Resumes

Kerch Bridge Attack and Resumption of Traffic

• 💥 Underwater explosives detonated on the seabed, striking the load-bearing pillars of the Kerch Bridge, according to Kyiv.
• 🌉 The bridge, a flagship Russian infrastructure project opened in 2018, is essential for transporting supplies to Russian forces in Crimea.
• ⏱️ Moscow stated the bridge was closed for only 3 hours following the attack.

Broader Context of Ukrainian Operations

• 🎯 This operation follows a significant Ukrainian drone attack that destroyed numerous Russian planes at air bases, including those in Siberia.
• 🇪🇺 President Zelenskyy reiterated his call for decisive action from Europe and the US to compel Moscow into a ceasefire.

Civilian Casualties and Russian Offensive

• ⚠️ Civilian casualties continue on Ukrainian soil, with several killed by rockets in the northeastern city of Sumy.
• 🏥 A woman in Sumy suffered a severe abdominal injury, highlighting the impact on civilians.
• 📍 Sumy has been a frequent target due to its role in organizing Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region.
• 🇷🇺 Cities like Odessa and Cherniv were also targeted on Monday night.