Strikes reported in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia, Chonhar bridge re-closed

Ukrainian forces confirmed strikes on Crimean oil facilities, while Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. Railway services in Crimea were suspended after a drone attack, and the Chonhar bridge was temporarily closed twice following drone strikes.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces confirmed strikes on the Semikolodezyansk oil depot and a Feodosia oil terminal in occupied Crimea on June 7. Concurrently, Russian forces attacked Balabyne village in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs on the same day, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries near a public transport stop. Following a drone attack that damaged a locomotive, killing an assistant driver and injuring the driver, Russian transport company Grand Service Express suspended passenger train services in Crimea on June 8. Russian-appointed officials also reported a drone strike on the Chonhar bridge on June 7, temporarily closing a checkpoint, though alternative routes remained open. The Chonhar bridge was reportedly attacked again by drones on June 9, leading to its renewed temporary closure, according to Russian-appointed authorities. Sources: Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Радіо Свобода
How outlets assessed this
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported Russian-appointed authorities' claims of a drone attack on Chonhar bridge on June 9, with over 20 UAVs intercepted.
- Громадське Neutral Confirmed Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage from a 'repeated' Ukrainian strike, leading to its full blockage.
- Громадське Neutral Reports critical damage to Chonhar bridge from a second Ukrainian strike in June, leading to full blockage.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Cites Russian-appointed authorities on Chonhar bridge closure on June 9 due to a drone attack.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported the Russian-appointed official's claim that all bridges to Crimea were struck.
- Громадське Neutral Focused on specific confirmed strikes and their impact on Crimean access routes.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 12, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces continue strikes on Crimean supply routes and military targets
- Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimea supply routes and Sevastopol military facility
- Jun 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces strike multiple bridges and a military facility, aiming to isolate Crimea
- Jun 12, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCUkraine strikes Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged, Crimea isolation sought
- Jun 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCUkrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged
- Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged
- Jun 11, 2026, 04:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces confirm second Chonhar bridge strike; Russia reports closures and civilian casualties
- Jun 11, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimea supply routes, commander outlines isolation goal
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces confirm second Chonhar bridge strike amid ongoing attacks
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces target logistics to Crimea; Russian strike causes casualties in Zaporizhzhia