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Ukrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-0300
Ukrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a Russian military facility in Sevastopol and critically damaged the Chonhar bridge, prompting Russia to seek alternative supply routes to Crimea. Ukraine aims to isolate the peninsula.

Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted a "Neptune" missile strike on a Russian military facility in Sevastopol on the night of 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 authorities had previously reported the bridge's closure on June 9, attributing it to an alleged drone attack where over 20 unmanned aerial vehicles were reportedly intercepted. Separately, the bridge connecting Henichesk to the Arabat Spit was also closed after an alleged Ukrainian missile strike. Commander Robert Brovdi of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reiterated Ukraine's objective to isolate Crimea by gaining full control of the "Novorossiya" highway. Russian forces also 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.
  • Jun 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
    • 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.

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