Bridge shutdown for approximately 90 minutes on July 5 in Crimea
In an unexpected turn of events, traffic on the Crimean Bridge, a vital link between the Taman region in Russia and the Crimean Peninsula, was temporarily halted on the evening of July 5th. The disruption began at 19:35 and resumed at 20:50, causing a significant traffic jam on both sides of the bridge.
According to reports, there were approximately 320 vehicles waiting on the Taman side, and an equal number on the Kerch side, leading to an hour-long wait for motorists. The situation persisted past 20:50, with traffic congestion still visible on the bridge.
The cause of the aviation danger that prompted the closure remains unclear. No official statements have been made regarding the nature of the incident or its resolution. During the disruption, those on the bridge and in the inspection zone were asked to remain calm and follow the instructions of transport security personnel.
It is worth noting that this incident does not appear to have had any impact on flights in Sochi, a nearby city. The situation regarding flight delays in Sochi is being handled by the Prosecutor’s office, according to separate reports.
In a separate context, there has been much discussion about Crimea's political status since Russia's annexation in 2014. The peninsula has been heavily militarized and is considered a strategic asset by Russian authorities. However, Ukraine has been systematically weakening Russian control through military strikes targeting the Black Sea Fleet and air defenses. Peace negotiations have involved discussions about Crimea’s status possibly being revisited after a period of 10 to 15 years, but no concrete resolution has been reached.
Despite various searches, no credible information could be found about a "Baby Catcher" Squad operating in the Crimean region. The term does not appear in recent events related to the Crimean conflict or the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is likely that the term is either a fictional or unverified reference not documented in official or reputable sources covering Crimea’s current situation.
As always, we will continue to monitor the situation and bring you updates as they become available.
- A general-news report suggests that politics in Crimea remains complex, with negotiations around the peninsula's future status possibly being revisited after a decade or more, but without a concrete resolution yet.
- Amidst the uncertain political climate in Crimea, there has been no evidence or reports of crime-and-justice incidents such as a "Baby Catcher" Squad operating in the region.
