Ukrainian forces strike multiple bridges and a military facility, aiming to isolate Crimea

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a Russian military facility in Sevastopol and multiple bridges connecting to Crimea, including the Chonhar bridge, as part of an ongoing effort to isolate the peninsula.
Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted a "Neptune" missile strike on a Russian military facility in Sevastopol on June 11. Concurrently, the Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage following a second Ukrainian strike in June, leading to its complete blockage and compelling Russian forces to seek alternative supply routes to Crimea. Russian-appointed Kherson official Vladimir Saldo claimed on June 11 that Ukrainian forces struck all bridges connecting mainland Ukraine to occupied Crimea, including those over the North Crimean Canal, the Perekop-Armyansk road, and the bridge from Henichesk to the Arabat Spit. Ukraine's Commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, reiterated Ukraine's objective to isolate Crimea by gaining full control of the "Novorossiya" highway. Separately, Russian forces attacked Konotop, resulting in one fatality.
Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода
How outlets assessed this
- Громадське Neutral Reports Ukrainian confirmation of a second attack on Chonhar bridge causing critical damage.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Cites Russian officials on Chonhar bridge closure due to drone attack, claiming interceptions.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported Russian-appointed authorities' claims of a drone attack on Chonhar bridge on June 9, with over 20 UAVs intercepted.
- Громадське Neutral Confirmed Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage from a 'repeated' Ukrainian strike, leading to its full blockage.
- Громадське Neutral Reports critical damage to Chonhar bridge from a second Ukrainian strike in June, leading to full blockage.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Cites Russian-appointed authorities on Chonhar bridge closure on June 9 due to a drone attack.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported the Russian-appointed official's claim that all bridges to Crimea were struck.
- Громадське Neutral Focused on specific confirmed strikes and their impact on Crimean access routes.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 12, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces continue strikes on Crimean supply routes and military targets
- Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimea supply routes and Sevastopol military facility
- Jun 12, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCUkraine strikes Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged, Crimea isolation sought
- Jun 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCUkrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged
- Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged
- Jun 11, 2026, 04:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces confirm second Chonhar bridge strike; Russia reports closures and civilian casualties
- Jun 11, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces target Crimea supply routes, commander outlines isolation goal
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces confirm second Chonhar bridge strike amid ongoing attacks
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces target logistics to Crimea; Russian strike causes casualties in Zaporizhzhia
- Jun 11, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces target logistics in Crimea; Russian strike kills civilians in Zaporizhzhia