Traffic on the bridge was stopped on Monday morning due to an “emergency”. Images from social media show that a section of the bridge has split and tilted to one side. Russia now accuses Ukraine of being behind an attack on the bridge, with unmanned drones during the night. This has not been independently confirmed. The first reports of the explosions came around 03 in the morning. A spokesperson from the Ukrainian defense claims that the explosion may be a Russian provocation. The Russian installed governor Sergej Aksyonov reported an “emergency situation” to the state-controlled Russian news agency Tass. Several photos and videos from social media will show the damage to the bridge. The image has not been independently verified, but has been published by the Ukrainian newspaper Kyiv Post, among others. Photo: TWITTER Two people are said to have died on the bridge, according to the Russian governor from the city of Belgorod. Their daughter is said to be among the injured, according to the state-controlled Russian news agency Ria. The Kerch Bridge was opened in 2018 and connects Russia with the annexed peninsula. Photo: Reuters The Russian-imposed authorities in Crimea report early on Monday morning that there should be enough fuel, food and other necessities stored on the peninsula. It is not yet known what has happened to the bridge. The bridge over the Kerch Strait connects Russia with the Crimean peninsula, which Russia invaded and annexed in 2014. The bridge, which was opened in 2018, is therefore strategically important for the Russians. On 8 October last year, parts of the bridge were destroyed in a powerful explosion that claimed three lives. Seven months later, Ukraine admitted to being involved in the incident.
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