The destruction of bridges remains a pivotal strategy in Ukraine's defense efforts against Russian occupation. Recent operations have focused on dismantling critical transport links, such as the bridge over the Teteriv River in Korostyshiv, severely affecting local traffic. Military strikes have targeted bridges including the railway crossings in occupied Crimea, to disrupt enemy logistical routes, reinforcing the strategic advantage for Ukraine. Episodes like the collapse of the bridge in Zaporizhzhia exemplify the tactical advantage sought in isolation of combat zones. These efforts, documented extensively in satellite images and videos, underpin a deliberate tactic to hinder the occupiers' military capabilities.
How are bridge destructions impacting military operations in Ukraine?
Bridge destructions are significantly affecting military operations by disrupting enemy supply lines and limiting logistical capabilities. By targeting key infrastructures, Ukraine weakens the operational readiness of Russian forces, making troop movements and supply routes more challenging for the invaders.
What strategic advantages does bridge demolition provide in conflict zones?
By demolishing bridges, military forces can effectively cut off enemy access to critical regions, slowing down reinforcements and supplies. This tactic helps to isolate combat zones, thus granting strategic military dominance and control over movement within the territory.
What are the implications for civilian infrastructures following bridge collapses?
The destruction of bridges impacts civilian life by disrupting transportation and logistics, leading to increased travel times and potential supply shortages. Emergency crossings or alternative routes must be implemented to mitigate these disruptions and ensure safety and access are maintained.
How does bridge destruction affect regional security and civilian safety?
Regional security can be both enhanced and challenged as a result of bridge destruction. While it can secure areas from hostile advancements, it also poses risks to civilians due to isolation, hindering immediate evacuation and emergency response efforts.
What role do drones play in the destruction of bridges in conflict areas?
Drones significantly enhance the strategic execution of bridge destruction by delivering precise strikes and advanced reconnaissance capabilities. They allow for real-time targeting with minimal risk to personnel, thus enabling effective neutralization of enemy logistics without direct engagement.
TOP news bridge
Ukraine will use the bridge that Russia builds to Crimea, - Turchynov Russia's attempt to construct the Kerch bridge to Crimea is one of manifestations of the Russian aggression. 151 834 1 424 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea
"We were not ready to blow up bridges on February 24. We thought that people from that side would treat houses and bridges with care" - adviser to head of PO Podoliak One of the main mistakes in the first hours after the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation was the unwillingness to destroy infrastructure facilities in order to stop the Russian invaders. 50 046 479 Previously in trend: War
Bridges on Chongar were not blown up because of sabotage group of Russian Federation or wires damaged by mortar, - soldier Sestryvatovsky, who could not activate explosives. VIDEO For more than a year, the investigation has not yet questioned the main witness to the events at Chonhar, even though the criminal proceedings were registered in April 2022. His name is also unknown to the general public. 47 135 473
There is powerful fire on Crimean Bridge. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS There is a powerful fire on the railway branch of the Crimean bridge. 109 510 410 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
This Night Railway bridge Was Blown Up in the Zaporizhzhia Region. Trains Are Stopped - News Media On the outskirts of Orikhiv town of the Zaporizhzhia region unidentified persons blew up a railway bridge on the night of June 24. Traffic of passenger trains was stopped. 148 097 342
In the Donetsk Region, Terrorists Blew up a Railway Bridge. PHOTO Around 1 p.m., terrorists blew up a railway bridge in the Donetsk region near Novobakhmutivka village. 116 432 302
Putin wants to avoid supplies of Ukrainian energy in occupied Crimea After Russia’s energy bridge from Kuban to occupied Crimea reaches its planned ultimate capacity, the supply of power from mainland Ukraine will be stopped. 68 058 295 Previously in trend: Power blockade of Crimea
SBU neutralized "LPR" subversive group planning to blow up bridge across Dnipro River in Dnipropetrovsk. PHOTOS+VIDEO Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine together with police neutralized an "LPR" subversive group in Dnipropetrovsk, which group was preparing several attacks in the region. 84 343 294 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
Rail bridge blasted and 'Azovstal' plant attacked in Mariupol. One person killed. VIDEO On Dec. 23, at 1:40 a.m., a rail bridge over Kalchyk river in Mariupol was blasted. 238 875 293 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Almost 150 vessels to be unable to enter Sea of Azov over Kerch Strait bridge, - Mariupol Seaport chief The bridge connecting occupied Crimean peninsula and mainland Russia makes completely impossible for 144 ships that earlier called at the Mariupol Seaport to enter the Sea of Azov. 56 337 233 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Saboteurs Blew up another Bridge across the Siverskiy Donets. PHOTOS Unknown persons blew up the first span of the bridge over the Siverskiy Donets river on the motor road T0513 Krasnyi Lyman-Artemivsk-Horlivka. 77 997 201
Russia infers conclusions from war with Ukraine, orders upgraded pontoon sets Russia draws conclusions from war with Ukraine and orders modernized pontoon sets which will be spanned discreetly beneath the water surface. 140 274 188 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Beams collapse during installation of Dehtyarivskyi overpass in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS An emergency occurred in Kyiv on Oleksandr Dovzhenko Street during the reconstruction of the Dehtyarivskyi overpass, when beams collapsed during installation. 31 628 186
Kyiv’s Shuliavskyi overpass partially collapsed. PHOTO A part of the overpass near Shuliavska metro station in Kyiv has collapsed. 116 175 178
Bridge connecting occupied Khrustalnyi and Luhansk demolished in supposed powerful explosion. PHOTOS A bridge in Ivanivka – the village located in the part of the Luhansk region which is temporarily not controlled by the Ukrainian government - was blown up on the night of May 21. The destroyed bridge was a part of the shortest route between the cities of Khrustalnyi (formerly Krasnyi Luch) and Luhansk. 49 445 178 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Bes Terrorist Group Blows up Bridges in Horlivka to Slow the Advance of the Ukrainian Army The militants from the group of Igor Bezler (Bes) destroyed the recently renovated bridge on Borys Makukha street in Horlivka connecting Kalininskyi and Mykytivskyi districts. Before the explosion, the DPR militants were transfered to Horlivka from the village of Holmivskyi where they had been operating their HQ in a special school. 22 325 175
After victory, investigation will be conducted into who demined Chonhar - Reznikov After the victory in the war with the Russian Federation, Ukraine will conduct an investigation into who demined Chonhar and the bridges on all Crimean isthmuses. 15 890 168 Previously in trend: War
"Crimea is Ukraine," - US State Department condemns Kerch bridge opening The U.S. condemns Russia’s construction and partial opening of the Kerch Strait Bridge between Russia and occupied Crimea. 34 637 166
Antoniv Bridge in Kherson after attack on August 26. PHOTOS На знімку Антонівського мосту видно нові пошкодження після удару 26 серпня. 37 030 156 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers blew up Antoniv bridge. PHOTOS The Russian invaders, fleeing to the left bank of the Dnipro, blew up the Antoniv bridge. 40 515 152 Previously in trend: War
Russian occupiers said that Armed Forces hit Chonhar bridge in Crimea, traffic on it is closed. PHOTOS Explosions were heard in the occupied Crimea, near Chonhar. 46 435 145 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers showed damage to Antoniv bridge in Kherson. VIDEO The occupiers published a video recording the damage to the Antoniv bridge in Kherson. 49 036 141 Previously in trend: War
Drunk Terrorists Blew up a Bridge in the Donbas, Confusing a Tractor with a Tank. PHOTO Near the town of Zuhres of the Donetsk region locals restored pedestrian traffic on the bridge using only their own means. On Sunday night, the bridge was blown up by the terrorists. 114 757 139
Moment of explosion on Crimean bridge. VIDEO Cameras captured the moment of the explosion on the Crimean Bridge. 71 869 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Crimean Bridge. Moment of truck explosion. VIDEO Another video of the detonation of a truck on the Crimean Bridge was published on social networks. 37 662 135 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Occupiers announced resumption of traffic on Crimean Bridge Traffic was allegedly opened for cars and buses. The trucks will be transported by ferry. 31 951 119
Highway on Crimean bridge is partially destroyed. VIDEO At night, a fire was burning on the Crimean bridge, it was reported that a fuel tank was on fire. 35 699 114 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Two bus stops to be set up in Stanytsia Luhanska. PHOTOS A temporary bypass bridge was opened in the village of Stanytsia Luhanska in Luhansk region, eastern Ukraine, which is a link between Russia-occupied Donbas with the rest of Ukraine. 9 616 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Result of attack of AFU on Antoniv bridge. VIDEO Russian invaders "inspect" the Antoniv bridge after the strike of the Armed Forces. 42 218 110 Previously in trend: War
Ground drone with explosives drove four kilometers to enemy rear and blew up the bridge. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a bridge in the enemy’s rear using a ground-based drone. 31 442 110 Previously in trend: War
Dismantling of last fortification takes place in Stanytsia Luhanska The dismantling of the last fortification takes place near the destroyed bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska. 4 553 108
Bridge in Kursk region collapsed because of "sabotage", - governor. PHOTOS Investigative bodies in Russia opened a case because of the "sabotage" that resulted in the collapse of a bridge with railway tracks in the Kursk region 40 729 107
Russian occupants are laying pontoons instead of the Antoniv bridge.. PHOTOS Russian invaders began installing a pontoon crossing after AFU struck Antoniv bridge in Kherson. 36 814 104 Previously in trend: War
Rashists are trying to restore damaged bridges in occupied Kherson region, - Sobolevskyi. PHOTO Russian invaders in the occupied Kherson region are trying to repair bridges as quickly as possible. 21 624 101 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers reported shelling of Antoniv bridge in Kherson. Strike was made with HIMARS. VIDEO The Russian occupiers announced that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had shelled the Antoniv bridge in Kherson. 49 263 99 Previously in trend: War
'LPR' terrorists blew up a bridge in the Luhansk region. VIDEO The terrorists blew a bridge in the village of Rozkishne, the Luhansk region, on the territories they control. 58 100 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully strike at Chongar Bridge in morning, - Ukrainian Armed Forces Stratcom. INFOGRAPHICS On morning of Saturday, 29 July, Ukrainian servicemen launched a new air attack on bridge in Chongar, temporarily occupied by Russian invaders, which connects Crimean peninsula and Kherson region. 45 081 96 Previously in trend: War
Two people died after jumping off bridges in Kyiv Two people jumped off bridges in Kyiv. One of them died, the other has not been found. 60 101 94
Terrorists Have Blown Up Another Important Bridge in the Donetsk Region Yesterday, July 24, approx. from 06:00 to 09:00, the bridge was blown up on the national road of T-05-17 Yenakievo - Shakhtarsk - Amvrosiivka in the Donetsk region. 75 711 93
What does Crimean bridge look like after explosion. VIDEO The bridge deck collapsed into the sea, there are burnt tanks on the railway tracks. 42 528 93 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Man who threatened to blow up Metro Bridge in Kyiv detained – police. VIDEO Police on Monday arrested a man who threatened to blow up the Metro Bridge in Kyiv. 20 913 89
Bridge from Belgorod-Dniester district towards Odesa was closed due to missile strike by occupiers (updated) The bridge from the Belgorod-Dniester district to Odesa was closed due to damage. 44 081 88 Previously in trend: War
AFU struck Antoniv Bridge. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders struck another blow on the Antonivskyi bridge in the Kherson region. 47 437 87 Previously in trend: War
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed the last bridge used by Russia to move equipment to Kherson Oblast - Regional Council Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the fourth and last bridge in Kherson Oblast, which the enemy used to overturn equipment on the right bank. 46 546 86 Previously in trend: War
For two weeks, Russians have not been able to knock out group of 70 soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine from under Antonivsky bridge, - ISW The Russian military has been unable to dislodge a small group of Ukrainian soldiers from their fortified positions under the eastern span of the Antonivsky Bridge for almost two weeks. 32 803 82 Previously in trend: War
Transport access to Troitske blocked due to bridge explosion. PHOTOS Transport access to Troitske is blocked as a result of yesterday's explosion of the bridge on the outskirts of the village. 19 829 82
From Kherson, after attack on Antoniv bridge, families of Russian military began to be taken out, - RMA After another strike by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the Antoniv Bridge, families of Russian military personnel who were in the city began to be taken out of Kherson. 21 241 81 Previously in trend: War
Siverskiy Donets-Donbas Channel Damaged: the Region Is Facing a Real Threat of a Humanitarian Crisis The Water of Donbas Company is extremely concerned about the appearance of new lesions on objects of the Siverskiy Donets-Donbas Channel. 28 299 80
Page 1 of 5
more top news