Explosive! Ukraine damages Kertsch bridge with massive detonation

Explosive! Ukraine damages Kertsch bridge with massive detonation

Kertsch-Brücke, Krim, Russland - Ukraine committed a new attack two days after the controversial "Spider Netz" operation. In this latest advance, the Ukrainian secret service SBU reported an explosion under the Kertsch Bridge, for which 1100 kilograms of explosive were used. This bridge connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula and has a strategic importance for the Russian military. The detonation, which was ignited at 4:44 a.m., took place under water on a support of the bridge and led to considerable damage that resulted in a blocking of the bridge. Fortunately, there were no civilian victims in the explosion.

reports on further explosions in the Crimea, especially in Feodossija and at the Belbek Air Force base. The Kertsch Bridge was already the target of Ukrainian attacks in the past and was damaged several times. Dmitri Medvedev, Vice -President of the Russian Security Council, announced retaliation measures for the Ukrainian attacks.

Operation "Spider Netz" and their effects

Ukraine has recently carried out successful drone attacks on Russian military airfields known as the "Operation Spider Network". These attacks happened near four airfields in Russia: Djagilewo (Rjasan), Olenja (Murmansk), Belaya (Irkutsk) and Iwanowo (Iwanow). The Ukrainian secret service SBU claims that over 40 combat and reconnaissance aircraft have been destroyed or damaged. President Wolodimir Selenskij praised the operation as "brilliant" and strategically important.

According to official Russian information, several aircraft in Murmansk and Irkutsk were set on fire by drone attacks. However, there are lower loss figures from independent media reports that are between 9 and 14 damaged aircraft. The exact amount of damage for Russia remains unclear; The SBU estimates this at around $ 7 billion.

The attacks were carried out with quadrocopter drones that were hidden in wooden boxes on trucks. A total of 117 combat drones that were previously planned for over a year and a half are said to have been used. Selenskij approved the operation and Ukrainian agents were active in various Russian regions. The reduced number of strategic bombers could significantly impair Russia's ability to carry out air raids.

The reactions and geopolitical effects

The Russian government condemned the attacks as "terrorist attacks" and mentioned another air force base in the Amur region. Talks between Ukraine and Russia are scheduled for Monday in Istanbul, with Selenskij travels with more self -confidence to the negotiations. Representatives of the United States, Germany, Great Britain and France are also moderated by Turkey.

In addition, Ukraine also committed drone attacks on the Russian fleet in the Caspian Sea. On November 6, two Russian warships, the frigates "Tatarstan" and "Dagestan", were hit. The exact damage status on the frigates is unclear, but it is reported that the drones used did not have a critical hollow load, which reduced the danger to the ships. Despite the blows on these ships, they temporarily reduce the threat from Kalibr marching aircraft for Ukraine.

The current conflict shows that both Ukraine and Russia adapt and develop their tactics. While the Ukrainians apply new methods to carry out attacks, Russia tests its own combat drones in urban environments, which challenges Ukrainian air defense. These developments show how dynamic and dangerous the situation in the region remains.

The strategy and the funds provided on both sides will continue to be decisive, while the talks are in Istanbul and the fights on different fronts.

Krone , ZDF