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Reports indicate that the Ukrainian secret service conducted a accomplished operation targeting the Crimean Bridge.According to the SBU, the bridge is now “at risk of collapse.” Here’s the latest.
Update, 10:45 p.m.: The Ukrainian secret service’s strike, which inflicted notable losses on Vladimir Putin’s Air Force, reportedly surprised Donald Trump. His spokeswoman,Karoline Leavitt,stated this during a press conference in response to a reporter’s question.
Update, 10:18 p.m.: The russian secret service FSB has announced the arrest of a suspected Ukrainian agent in Crimea. The individual allegedly planned a bomb attack adn confessed to the plot during interrogation, admitting ties to Ukraine. He now faces treason charges. It remains unclear whether this arrest is related to the SBU’s bombing of the Crimean Bridge.
Update, 9:33 p.m.: Wolodymyr Selenskyj has reshuffled his military leadership, appointing new commanders for key armed forces. Selenskyj named Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander of the United Armed Forces, according to a statement released by Selenskyj and Defense Minister Rustem Umierow. Additionally, on the evening of June 3, Selenskyj replaced the commanders of the drone forces and air landing forces, wiht Robert “Madyar” Brovdi taking over the drone forces and Oleh Apostol leading the air landing forces.
Employee of the Ukrainian secret service SBU (archive picture).The group is said to have succeeded in another blow to Russia in the Ukraine War. © dpa
“This also means a stronger focus on fighting questions, as the successful experiences of the best brigades have to be expanded,” said Selenskyj.
ukraine War: third Explosives on Crimea Bridge As Russia’s Invasion
Table of Contents
- ukraine War: third Explosives on Crimea Bridge As Russia’s Invasion
- Tanks, Drones, Air Defense: Weapons for Ukraine
- Crimean Bridge After Explosion “Factually at Risk of Collapse”
- Losses in Their Own Country: Russia Blames Ukraine for Attack on Bridges
- Severe Losses for Putin in Ukraine war
- 41 Aircraft Destroyed: ukraine Corrects Russian Losses in “Operation Spider Netz” Up
- “Operation Spider Netz” and Attack on the Crimean Bridge: Kremlin is Silent
Update, 7.20 p.m.: The recent explosion, attributed to the Ukrainian secret service, marks the third attack on the Crimean Bridge since the start of the Ukraine War. The bridge, a crucial land link between Russia and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, is considered a prestige project for Putin, making it a frequent target for Ukraine.
Update, 6:15 p.m.: Amid ongoing intense fighting in Ukraine, the Ukraine contact group (UDCG) will convene in the Ramstein format at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) and his British counterpart, John Healey, have extended the invitation. Discussions will center on continued support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian offensive.
According to NATO sources,US defense minister Pete Hegseth will not be at the UDCG meeting,but will attend the NATO defense minister’s meeting on Thursday.
Crimean Bridge After Explosion “Factually at Risk of Collapse“
Update, 5:15 p.m.: Reports indicate that a pillar sustained significant damage in the explosion on the Crimean Bridge, carried out by the Ukrainian secret service. The secret service stated on Tuesday that “in fact, the bridge is at risk of collapse,” adding that 1100 kilograms of TNT were used over several months.The authority emphasized that no civilians were harmed in the morning explosion. This data is currently unverified.
The attack has not been confirmed by the russian side. The bridge was closed for approximately three hours in the morning, reportedly due to the removal of drone parts. Traffic was later halted again without explanation, with media reports suggesting attacks involving underwater drones.
Losses in Their Own Country: Russia Blames Ukraine for Attack on Bridges
Update,5:03 p.m.: Russia has accused Ukraine of orchestrating explosions on bridges last weekend, resulting in seven fatalities. The Russian examination committee stated on Tuesday via Telegram that “the terrorists worked on behalf of the regime in Kiev” and planned the attacks with “maximum accuracy.”
in the Russian region of Brjansk, bordering Ukraine, an explosion caused a street bridge to collapse onto a train route, derailing a passenger train. Authorities reported seven deaths and numerous injuries. Investigators claim to have found explosive device fragments at the scene and have appealed to eyewitnesses and those injured for information.
Severe Losses for Putin in Ukraine war
41 Aircraft Destroyed: ukraine Corrects Russian Losses in “Operation Spider Netz” Up
update, 4:24 p.m.: The Ukrainian General Staff has revised the losses inflicted on Russia during “Operation Spider Netz.” In a post on X, the general staff stated that “after evaluating and reviewing additional information from various sources, which took some time, we report that the total losses of the occupiers amount to 41 military aircraft, including strategic bombers and other combat types.” These figures are unverified.
While the SBU secret service reported over 40 destroyed aircraft on Monday, the general staff’s daily update on Tuesday morning only mentioned 12 aircraft.
“Operation Spider Netz” and Attack on the Crimean Bridge: Kremlin is Silent
Update, 3:57 p.m.: The Kremlin has yet to comment on the recent attacks by the Ukrainian domestic intelligence agency SBU on Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow, referring to “Operation Spider Netz,” urged waiting for the “results of an investigation” and pointed to a notification from the Ministry of defense. The exact losses suffered by Russia in the major attack remain unclear. Peskow also did not comment on the explosive devices at the Crimean Bridge, where the effects are still largely unknown.
Update, 3:04 p.m.: Vehicle traffic on the Kertsch bridge appears to be temporarily suspended again, according to Reuters
