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Ukrainian forces target crimean supply routes, russian official claims all bridges struck

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-0900
Ukrainian forces target crimean supply routes, russian official claims all bridges struck

Ukrainian forces continued their campaign targeting Russian military infrastructure and supply routes to Crimea, with a "Neptune" missile strike in Sevastopol and critical damage to the Chonhar bridge.

Ukrainian forces continued targeting Russian military infrastructure and supply routes to Crimea. On June 11, a "Neptune" missile struck a Russian military object in Sevastopol. The Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage following a second Ukrainian strike in June, leading to its complete blockage and compelling Russian forces to seek alternative supply routes for ammunition and fuel. Separately, the bridge connecting Henichesk to the Arabat Spit was closed after an attempted strike. Russian-appointed Kherson official Vladimir Saldo claimed Ukrainian forces struck all bridges connecting mainland Ukraine to occupied Crimea, including those over the North Crimean Canal and the Perekop-Armyansk road. Ukraine's Commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, reiterated Ukraine's objective to isolate Crimea by gaining full control of the "Novorossiya" highway. Russian forces also attacked Konotop, resulting in one fatality. Sources: Громадське, 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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