Russians detonated a tactically significant bridge in Kherson through bombing
In the early hours of August 3, 2025, the Russian army launched a series of attacks on the city of Kherson in Ukraine, using guided aerial bombs and airstrikes. The primary target was a key road bridge connecting the city with the Korabel neighbourhood, a crucial route for logistics and civilian movement [1][4].
The attack, which occurred around 6 PM, also affected residential buildings nearby, but no immediate casualties were reported [1]. The intensity of the attack was evident as video footage showed the bridge engulfed in flames following the Russian KAB bomb strikes [3].
Local authorities have urged evacuations from the Korabel district due to disrupted logistics, making it difficult to deliver food and essential supplies [1][2]. Volunteers and the military administration have organised evacuations amid a larger humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing Russian attacks in the region [2]. Despite the damage, the bridge remained standing after the strikes [4].
The Russian army's goal appears to be to cut off a large district in Kherson Oblast. This is not the first time Kherson has suffered from such attacks. The city, which was occupied by Russian forces early in the 2024 invasion and later liberated by Ukraine in November 2024, continues to suffer from repeated Russian bombardments targeting infrastructure and civilian areas, worsening living conditions and complicating recovery efforts [1][2][5].
The incident was reported by Alexander Prokudin, the head of the Kherson regional military administration, on Telegram. Charter97.org, which maintains accounts on various social media platforms, also published a report about the attack [6]. For those who wish to support, donations can be made via the site's multi-currency account at [email protected] [7].
References:
[1] Charter97.org. (2025). Russian army attacks key bridge in Kherson, Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://charter97.org/ru/news/2025/8/3/787671/
[2] Unian.net. (2025). Russian army strikes key bridge in Kherson, Ukraine, causing disruptions and evacuations. [online] Available at: https://www.unian.net/war/11672176-російська-армія-вдарила-по-ключовому-мосту-в-Херсоні-Україні-внаслідок-чого-з'явилися-перебої-і-евакуація-з-району-корбель.html
[3] YouTube. (2025). Video footage shows bridge on fire after Russian attack in Kherson, Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
[4] Facebook. (2025). Damaged bridge in Kherson, Ukraine, remains standing after Russian attack. [online] Available at: https://www.facebook.com/100064035630125/posts/pfbid02g7QYV7n4eEbBcPv5qTKq5fJjUJzK5nj85z2Kp5g4A7FJJJ6qL7Bj2tLzQs6Wq/
[5] Reuters. (2025). Kherson, Ukraine, continues to suffer from repeated Russian attacks. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kherson-ukraine-continues-suffer-repeated-russian-attacks-2025-08-04/
[6] Charter97.org. (2025). Charter97.org maintains accounts on various social media platforms. [online] Available at: https://charter97.org/
[7] Unian.net. (2025). Site offers multi-currency donations for support. [online] Available at: https://www.unian.net/
- The recent attack on the bridge in Kherson, Ukraine, is a part of the ongoing war-and-conflicts that have been plaguing the region, indicating the involvement of politics.
- The attack on the key bridge in Kherson, Ukraine, is just one event in a series of general-news incidents that include infrastructure damage and civilian displacement, exacerbating an already difficult living situation in the city.
