Ukrainian assault on Crimean bridge leaves 2,000 cars stranded
6:19 PM EDT, August 16, 2024
Ukrainian forces attacked the Crimean bridge and the ferry crossing from the peninsula occupied by Putin's army to Russia overnight. As a result of the strike on Friday morning, over 2,000 cars were stuck in a traffic jam. A video was published online.
The attack conducted by Ukrainian forces was reported by BBC, among others. Sources on both sides of the conflict report that Russian air defense in the last hour repelled an attack - probably a missile - on the Crimean bridge and the ferry crossing between Russia and annexed Crimea, the TV station stated on Telegram.
It referred to a report from the monitoring channel "Prigranichie" (Border), which claimed that eight missiles were shot down over the Crimean bridge. "There is no such information in other sources," it emphasized.
The usually well-informed Krymskiy Veter (Crimean Wind) channel on Telegram wrote early in the morning, citing Ukrainian military sources, that the ferry crossing in the city of Kerch on the eastern coast of Crimea was damaged by nighttime attacks. On Friday morning, over 2,000 cars were stuck in a traffic jam.
Russian soldiers lack drinking water
The war in Ukraine has lasted for over 900 days. On Tuesday, the British Ministry of Defense reported that some Russian military units in Ukraine are likely struggling with a lack of potable water, as the destruction resulting from Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure almost certainly limits the water supply.
The latest intelligence update noted that this problem is exacerbated by the ongoing summer period in the region, with temperatures above the average for this time of year. Information provided on July 23 by one of the pro-Russian war bloggers stated that water rations for Russian pilots were limited to about a quart per day, which is one-quarter of the minimum recommended water intake for people working in high temperatures.
As a result, Russian pilots are reportedly asking local residents for water. This blogger appealed to Russian water-producing companies to ensure additional supplies for air units in Rostov-on-Don, Voronezh, and Crimea.
