The Guardian: Russia accuses Ukraine of using UK-supplied missiles to strike bridge to Crimea
Chonhar Bridge is one of a handful of infrastructures linking Crimea with the mainland Russian-backed officials in southern Ukraine have accused Kyiv of using British-supplied long-range missiles to strike a bridge connecting Kherson province with the Crimean peninsula.
The strike on the Chonhar Bridge, one of the few links between mainland Ukraine and Crimea, came two days after Moscow threatened to attack Kyiv’s “decision-making centres” if western-supplied missiles were used against Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
A series of photos and videos circulating on Telegram on Thursday showed a large crater on the bridge, with debris littering the roads. There were no casualties reported.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin warned only two days ago that there will be consequences if this happened …. Russia warns Ukraine against striking Crimea with U.S., British missiles (Reuters).
Ukraine Used British Storm Missiles To Strike Key Bridge To Crimea
Ukraine strikes bridge to Crimea, says Russia — BBC
Ukraine strikes bridge to Crimea, say Russian-appointed officials — Reuters
‘British Storm Shadow missile’ hits bridge between Crimea and Russian territory — Daily Mail
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea and Kherson region report Ukrainian strike on key bridge — Meduza
Ukraine missiles damage bridge to Crimea: Russian officials — Al Jazeera
Ukraine’s Strike on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea a Diversionary Tactic – Military Analyst — Sputnik