Enemy forces, specifically Russia, detonated a pivotal bridge in the city of Kherson.
In the heart of Kherson Oblast, the Ostrivskyi (Korabel) Bridge, a crucial connection between the city of Kherson and the Korabel neighborhood, has been targeted by Russian forces. The attacks occurred on August 2 and 3, 2025, as guided bombs were dropped onto the bridge and surrounding residential areas, causing significant damage.
The strikes resulted in a hole piercing the road surface of the bridge and damage to three houses and one apartment building. Despite the damage, traffic on the bridge remains passable, albeit with complications.
The incident, reported by Alexander Prokudin, head of the Kherson regional military administration, has resulted in at least one civilian casualty, according to Ukrainian authorities. There are no reports of military personnel casualties or damage to military facilities, as the area is primarily civilian.
The current status of the bridge and its surroundings is precarious. Logistics and supply routes to the Korabel neighborhood have been disrupted, leading local officials to urge residents to evacuate the area while it is still relatively safe. The bridge continues to play a critical role in the defense of the southwestern outskirts of Kherson city, an area important for controlling access to the Dnipro River islands.
The Russian strikes appear to be aimed at disrupting Ukrainian logistics and drone reconnaissance capabilities in this strategically significant area. The attack, which occurred around six in the evening, involved the dropping of two guided aerial bombs, and its impact was not limited to the bridge itself. Structures beyond the bridge, including residential buildings such as three private houses and an apartment building, were also affected.
The exact number of casualties or injuries from the attack is not yet known. The bridge, located within the city limits of Kherson, remains a passable but complicated route for traffic. The incident was reported by unian.net, highlighting the ongoing tension and conflict in the region.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Kherson Oblast have escalated, with the Ostrivskyi (Korabel) Bridge, a key connection to the city of Kherson, being targeted by Russian forces on August 2 and 3, 2025. Politics surrounding this general-news event have led to disrupted logistics and supply routes to the Korabel neighborhood, prompting local officials to urge residents to evacuate the area.
