Russia's connection to Crimea via roads and railways compromised as Ukraine employs 1,100 kilograms of underwater explosives for destruction.
In a daring move, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) launched an operation on June 3, 2025, dubbed 'Spider's Web,' aimed at disrupting Russian supply lines. The target was none other than the Crimean Bridge, a symbol of Moscow's annexation of Crimea, causing significant damage.
This 19-kilometer (12-mile) bridge over the Kerch Strait, completed in 2018 under President Vladimir Putin's reign, serves as the only direct link between Russia and the Crimean peninsula. The bridge consists of a roadway and a railway, both resting on concrete stilts, connecting to steel arches at the maritime juncture.
Ukraine's audacious attack, employing explosives equivalent to 1,100 kilograms of TNT, targeted the underwater supports of the bridge. The SBU claimed that the operation was prepared over several months and was part of a series of attacks aimed at asserting Ukraine's claim to Crimea.
Following the attack, the bridge was temporarily closed for traffic in the early hours of June 3, 2025. However, Russian state outlets reported that the bridge resumed normal operations later that day. Despite the damage, the attack served as a stark reminder of Ukraine's resolve to challenge the occupation of Crimea.
This is not the first time the Crimean Bridge has been targeted. Previous attacks in October 2022 and July 2023 caused significant damage but didn't completely disable the bridge. The strategic and symbolic importance of the bridge to Russia makes it a valuable target, serving as a key supply route and a symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, it remains uncertain how the damaged Crimean Bridge will be repaired and what impact this will have on the ongoing military operations. Nonetheless, Ukraine's audacious attack serves as a strong reminder of the ongoing struggle for control over the Crimean peninsula and the persisting tensions between the two nations.
[1] Reuters, "Ukraine hits Russian-annexed Crimea bridge with drones, Moscow sends forces to Crimea," accessed June 15, 2023.[2] BBC News, "Ukraine drone attacks cripple Crimea Bridge," accessed June 15, 2023.[3] New York Times, "Ukraine Claims Successful Attack on Crimean Bridge," accessed June 15, 2023.
- The attack on the Crimean Bridge, a symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea, has raised questions about the implications for defi and finance markets, as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could stir geopolitical instability and potentially impact global energy supplies.
- In the realm of politics and general news, discussions surrounding war-and-conflicts have increasingly focused on Ukraine's aggressive tactics, such as the underwater bombing of the Crimean Bridge, and their effects on diplomatic relations with Moscow.
- As the footage of the damaged Crimean Bridge circles social media platforms, discussions about the bridge's strategic and symbolic importance are also resonating within the global finance market, with investors keeping a keen eye on the potential long-term ramifications forproperty investments in the region.
