Ukraine puts pressure on Russia with underwater strike at Crimean Bridge
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Large underwater blast targeting bridge links Russia According to Ukrainian Security Services (SBU), Crimea left in a “emergency” on Tuesday.
The shocking explosion comes a few days after Ukraine is implemented “Spider’s Web Operation” A series of coordinated drone strikes that penetrate deep into Russian territory are believed to have taken away dozens of Russia’s most powerful bomber jets and surveillance aircraft as they sit idle at five military airfields.
“The illegal objects of the Russian Federation have no place in the territory of our state. Therefore, the Crimean Bridge is an absolute legal target given that the enemy used it as a logistics artery to secure the army,” General Vasily Malyuk said in a statement. “Crimea is Ukraine, and the manifestation of occupation will result in our harsh reaction.”
SBU said about 2,500 pounds of underwater explosives exploded along the Karch Bridge. The footage showed a blast centered on one of the bridge’s pillars, followed by people investigating the damage on the bridge.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, an explosion was seen along the Karch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea. (APTN/Ukraine security services)
According to the SBU, Malyuk oversaw the operation and required months of planning.
“The bridge is in a state of emergency,” he declared.
After the explosion on Tuesday, June 3rd, people are investigating the Karch Bridge to investigate the damage. (APTN/Ukraine security services)
According to the Associated Press, traffic across the Kerch Bridge was three hours late this morning.
The bridge reportedly reopened before it was closed twice.
The SBU said civilians were not injured in the blast.
The view shows the Karch Bridge linking Russia with Crimea, which targeted the Ukraine explosion on Tuesday, June 3rd. (Reuters/Alexy Publishk)
“We attacked before Crimea Bridge Twice in 2022 and 2023. So today we have already continued this tradition underwater,” Malik said.
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelenki said that on Tuesday Russia has launched a “savage strike” It is a city in northeastern Ukraine, and “directly targets cities and their ordinary streets with rocket artillery.”
“Rescue operations are currently underway. Many people are injured. So far, three have been confirmed dead,” Zelenskyy said. “My patriot dol’s opinion goes out to their families and loved ones. All emergency services are engaged to support all affected.”
Firefighters will erase a car that was hit by a Russian drone strike in Smee, Ukraine on June 3rd. (Reuters)
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Zelenskyy added that one shell is a DUD, but “drilled a hole in the wall of a regular apartment on the ninth floor” and “that’s all you need to know about Russia’s so-called “desire” to end this war.”
Jasmine Baehr of Fox News contributed to this report.