Bridge in Crimea temporarily shut down due to air alertwarning.
Crimean Bridge Closed Again Amidst Continued Drone Attacks
The Crimean Bridge has been halted for the second time today due to security concerns related to Ukrainian drone attacks, as reported by the bridge's official Telegram channel. Drivers on the bridge and in the inspection zone were advised to remain calm and follow security instructions.
The closure follows previous incidents of attacks involving drones and explosions in Crimea and nearby areas, which have forced multiple temporary closures of the bridge in recent days. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of 19 Ukrainian drones over Crimea and the Black Sea last night.
The traffic situation on the Crimean Bridge remains highly congested, with significant delays. On August 4, a record 35-kilometer traffic jam formed with around 4,000 vehicles waiting for manual inspection, experiencing waiting times of 3 to 8 hours. The bridge's daily two-way vehicle capacity is about 40,000, but ongoing security incidents have effectively reduced traffic flow by half.
The overall traffic on and around the Crimean Peninsula is described as gridlocked, with limited alternative exit routes due to military risks and ongoing infrastructure repairs elsewhere. On the Kerch side, 850 cars were waiting, with an estimated wait time of three hours. On the Kuban side, 1470 vehicles were waiting, with an estimated wait time of approximately four hours. As of 8:00 AM, there were 2320 vehicles in line for inspection on both sides of the Crimean Bridge.
In related news, an air alert was declared in Sevastopol, as announced by the city's governor, Mikhail Razvozhaev. The source of the report is RIA "Novy Day". It's important to note that the information center monitoring the situation at the crossing point was not mentioned in this paragraph.
In summary, the second halt today was caused by another Ukrainian drone attack threat, leading to a temporary closure and ongoing severe traffic disruptions characterized by long waits and congested lines on both sides of the bridge. The ongoing security incidents and air alerts are causing significant disruptions to traffic flow in and around the Crimean Peninsula.
Politics and general news continue to dominate in the Crimean Peninsula as the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia persist. The continued drone attacks, such as the incident that led to the second closure of the Crimean Bridge today, are causing significant disruptions to traffic flow and everyday life, highlighting the political tensions in the region.
