Ukraine hits two key bridges into Russian-occupied Crimea after Zelenskyy claims Moscow targeted blood transfusion centre
The attacks, which have been confirmed by both Ukraine's armed forces and Russian-appointed officials, are said to have affected two specific road bridges - the Chonhar bridge connecting Ukraine and the north of Crimea, as well as a smaller bridge linking the town of Henichesk with the peninsula's northeast coast.
He also noted that the road surface had been damaged in the explosion, with traffic diverted as a result and repairs currently underway. Russian officials have claimed the bridges were in fact closed for repairs when the missile attacks took place, with Russian-appointed head of Kherson, Vladimir Saldo, uploading images to Telegram.Russian officials have claimed the bridges were in fact closed for repairs when the missile attacks took place, with Russian-appointed head of Kherson, Vladimir Saldo, uploading images to Telegram.
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