Ukrainian strikes target Crimean infrastructure, causing fuel shortages
Ukrainian forces continued targeting Russian military logistics and infrastructure in Crimea, including the "Crimean Titan" plant and key bridges. These strikes have reportedly led to fuel shortages and queues at gas stations across the peninsula.
Ukrainian forces continued their campaign to disrupt Russian military logistics and infrastructure in Crimea. On June 13, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly struck the "Crimean Titan" plant in Armiansk, a major titanium dioxide producer, causing a fire and halting production. Commander Robert Brovdi stated the facility was part of Russia's military-industrial complex. Earlier, on June 11, a "Neptune" missile hit a Russian military target in Sevastopol, and the Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage from a second Ukrainian attack, rendering it impassable. Russian-appointed Kherson official Vladimir Saldo claimed all bridges connecting mainland Ukraine to occupied Crimea were targeted. These actions have reportedly led to fuel shortages and queues at gas stations across Crimea, with local authorities in Sevastopol acknowledging delays in fuel deliveries. Commander Brovdi reiterated Ukraine's objective to isolate Crimea by controlling the "Novorossiya" highway.
Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
- Jun 13, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Highlights the impact of Ukrainian strikes on civilian life in Crimea, including fuel shortages and panic.
- Громадське Neutral Focuses on the military operations and strategic objectives of Ukrainian forces in targeting Crimean infrastructure.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 13, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimean infrastructure, damaging industrial plant and bridges
- Jun 13, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces continue strikes on crimea, targeting infrastructure and military sites
- Jun 13, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces strike Crimean titan plant, continue targeting supply lines
- Jun 13, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCUkraine targets Crimea supply routes, hits Sevastopol military object
- Jun 13, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimean supply routes; Russian official claims all bridges hit
- Jun 13, 2026, 09:00 AM UTCUkrainian forces target crimean supply routes, russian official claims all bridges struck
- 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