British intelligence finds out how Russia solves problem of damaged bridges in Kherson
Russian occupying forces deployed a barge crossing next to the damaged Antonivskyi Bridge in the southern city of Kherson
The British Ministry of Defence reported this on its Twitter account.
According to British intelligence, Russian troops continue to reinforce crossing points over the Dnipro River, and have completed a barge bridge alongside the damaged Antonivskyi bridge in Kherson.
"Although the use of heavy barge bridges was almost certainly included in Soviet-era planning for operations in Europe, it is likely this is the first time Russian military have needed to utilise this type of bridge for decades. Using civilian barges likely provides Russia additional material and logistics benefits, having lost significant quantities of military bridging equipment and engineering personnel during its invasion" British Defence Intelligence update says.
If the barge bridge sustains damage, it is almost certain Russia will seek to repair or replace damaged sections quickly, as their forces and crossing points over the Dnipro river come under increasing pressure in Kherson.
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