Blast hit important spot, could force Russia to limit Crimean Bridge access, – Ukrainian Navy

Navy spokesperson of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Dmytro Pletenchuk, said this on Espreso TV.

"I believe the Crimean Bridge will still be operational, as I understand that such hydraulic structures have a considerable safety margin. However, the restrictions on its use will definitely increase," Pletenchuk explained.

The spokesman emphasized that the supports near which the explosion occurred are among the most critical elements of the bridge’s structure. He added that this part of the Crimean Bridge was chosen deliberately.

“Each of us was curious about how an attack on the Crimean Bridge could take place. Personally, I could never have imagined it could be done in this way. This facility is very heavily guarded and is arguably one of the most protected sites in all of Russia. The Russian National Guard, FSB, and border guards operate on the surface, and Russians often complain that crossing the bridge is almost the same as crossing the state border. So how over 1,000 kg of explosives were smuggled in remains a mystery to me. I know how military divers operate — it’s very hard and dangerous work even without such conditions. Honestly, if we ever learn the details of this operation, they will surprise us as much as the outcome. However, it’s clear that given the explosion’s location, the site was chosen deliberately. It was definitely based on what was needed, not just where they could reach. After all, these supports are one of the main elements of the Crimean Bridge’s structure,” he added.

• On June 3, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) executed a new, unique special operation by striking the Crimean Bridge underwater for the third time, leaving the vital facility in an emergency condition.
• On the night of May 31, an explosion hit a section of track near the temporarily occupied town of Yakymivka in Zaporizhzhia region's Melitopol district, blowing up a Russian military train.