The END of The Kerch Bridge | HUGE Russian Armored Convoy Destroyed | Ukrainian War Update
Video Summary
In Ukraine, the Kirch Bridge, a vital logistics line connecting Crimea to the rest of Russia, was blown up for the second time on July 17. The bridge, known as Putin’s “baby”, was a key component in Russia’s invasion of Southern Ukraine and Crimea, transporting most of Russia’s logistic supplies. Ukraine, using unmanned marine drones, has successfully destroyed one span of the bridge, leaving the railway still functioning, but repairs will take months to be fully functional again. Some experts question whether repairing the bridge is worth it, given Ukraine’s capability to attack it again.
Following the attack, the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken commented that Ukraine would decide how to conduct its military operations, indicating approval of Ukraine’s actions. Meanwhile, Russian authorities, facing criticism for their handling of the attack, have engaged in a blame game among their own law enforcement agencies and military officials.
Additionally, Russia has withdrawn from a grain deal, and talks between Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia have broken down. Ukraine has proposed making a new deal without Russian involvement, which would leave Turkish and Ukrainian grain ships operating in the Black Sea despite Russia’s objections. The bridge attack is seen as a message to Russia to rejoin the grain deal to maintain Ukraine’s income.
In other news, Lithuania has announced that it is ready to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, following US support for the move. Ukrainian mechanized brigades remain idle due to lack of air superiority, which makes them vulnerable to Russian aerial attacks.
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