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The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has unveiled next-generation Sea Baby naval drones, which were used in June to attack the Crimea Bridge, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine's unmanned maritime capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Russia in the Black Sea. Russia is also developing its own drone capabilities to counter Ukrainian advances, signaling a new era of naval warfare in the region.
Condoleezza Rice warns that Putin is becoming more desperate and unstable due to Ukraine's recent successful strikes, including a significant underwater explosion on the Crimea bridge and coordinated drone attacks, indicating a shift in his behavior and the ongoing conflict's evolving nature.
Ukraine targeted the Kerch Bridge connecting Crimea to Russia with an underwater blast, damaging its supports, as part of ongoing efforts to strike Russian assets amid the war. The attack follows previous strikes on the bridge and other Russian infrastructure, highlighting Ukraine's escalating military actions and its diplomatic efforts to gain support, including participation in the upcoming NATO summit. Russia responded by accusing Ukraine of terrorism and emphasized the complexity of peace negotiations.
Ukraine claimed to have carried out an underwater bombing on Russia's Crimean Bridge, marking the third successful strike since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, amidst ongoing conflict and negotiations. The attack caused damage to the bridge, which Kyiv considers a military target, while Russia closed the bridge temporarily. The conflict continues with Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The recent explosion that damaged the Crimea Bridge, the only link between Russia and the occupied Crimea, has disrupted logistical routes supplying Russian military forces in Crimea and southern Ukraine. The bridge is a vital supply artery for heavy equipment, ammunition, and fuel for Russian forces. The attack has caused delays in military supplies and created potential advantages for Ukrainian defense forces. The damage to the bridge has also impacted civilians in Crimea, halting the supply of food and essentials. The explosion reinforces the perception that Crimea is a "frontline zone," and the vulnerability of the bridge's foundation raises concerns about its long-term stability.
A fuel depot near the crucial bridge linking Russia's mainland with Crimea caught fire, according to a Russian official. The incident occurred days after Moscow blamed Ukraine for an attack that set fire to an oil depot in Sevastopol. The fire broke out in the village of Volna, close to the Crimean bridge over the Kerch Strait, a major artery for Russian forces. The incident came amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of attacks and sabotage.