Ukraine targets Russian bridges in bold move to control Sejm River
11:34 AM EDT, August 21, 2024
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have recently increased their offensive actions on the front lines. They have focused on destroying Russian pontoons and temporary enemy bridges. Anton Gerashchenko, former advisor to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, showcased footage from the military operations. It must be admitted that they are impressive.
The Ukrainian offensive, which began in early August 2024, has led to the occupation of significant areas around the Sejm River — nearly 310 square miles of territory between this river and the border with Ukraine. This creates an opportunity for the Ukrainian forces to maintain control over occupied territory. In the context of the ongoing conflict, every piece of land can have strategic importance, and controlling it can impact the further course of the military actions.
In response to the situation, Russian engineering forces, attempting to resupply their front-line units, have built temporary pontoon bridges on the Sejm River. However, it turns out this has been of little help.
In recent days, Ukrainian air and artillery strikes have effectively destroyed the mentioned structures. There have also been a series of attacks on Russian pontoons and engineering equipment in the Kursk region.
"Ukrainian attacks on Russian pontoons"
Anton Gerashchenko, former advisor to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, published footage of the attacks on his profile on X.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian pontoons and engineering equipment in the Kursk region — wrote Anton Gerashchenko under the posted footage.
The effective destruction of pontoons can seriously disrupt Russian supply lines, hindering the delivery of reinforcements and equipment to the front line, thus weakening Russian operational capabilities. Ukraine employs precise artillery strikes, drones, and other means to destroy these crossings as effectively as possible, aiming to further weaken the opponent and limit their ability to conduct effective offensive operations.
