Russia admits Chonhar bridge ‘seriously damaged’
Moscow-appointed “governor” of Ukraine’s
Kherson Oblast, Vladimir Saldo, said that the Chonhar
Bridge – a key link to occupied Crimea – is “much more seriously damaged
than we initially thought,” suggesting it may be out of commission for some
time.
According to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, Saldo said the bridge will be “examined” over "next 15-20 days," adding that the bridge is currently out of use.
Early on June 22, Russian sources reported a Ukrainian strike on the bridge near Chonhar, near the administrative border between Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast and Crimea.
When asked to comment on the apparent Ukrainian missile strike, Ukrainian Military Intelligence spokesman Andriy Yusov said “more to come.”
In a subsequent interview with NV Radio, Ukraine’s Operational Command South spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk said that Ukrainian forces can now project firepower across all transportation links in northern Crimea.
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