Warning: This video shows the moment of an explosion on a bridge linking Russia and Crimea. The bridge is both highly symbolic to Russia and an important logistical supply route. More on this story:
Live reporting from Megan Baynes. Updates from Alex Crawford in eastern Ukraine and Diana Magnay in MoscowRussia appears to be downplaying the seriousness of the bridge explosion - which has effectively cut off the most direct route to get supplies into southern Ukraine.
Now Russians face having to take supplies"by the sea to Mariupol and then they will have to use the one decent railway line - which is now coming into range of Ukrainian artillery". According to media reports, 20,000 Chechen fighters assembled for the rally which is seen in progress near the Khankala airbase on the outskirts of Grozny.The latest images of the bridge, shared by the Reuters news agency, show thick black smoke - but significantly fewer flames than a few hours ago.'What's next, Russia?' - Ukraine gloats over bridge bombing