Ukraine War: 'Crimea more vulnerable than Russia would like to pretend'

Sky's defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke explores the significance of Vladimir Putin's drive across a key bridge linking Crimea to Russia.

Professor Clarke says that while the road bridge has reopened, there is no sign the rail bridge running parallel is fully in operation again.

#crimea #russia #skynews

[pureruckuspower]

Nothing like showing your countries power, by going over a once destroyed bridge while driving in a German car.

[Bena]

Ukraine attacking Russian airbases is NOT an escalation.... it's simply Ukraine defending itself. Slava Ukraine.

[madbess]

More Professor Micahel Clarke, please. He's much more interesting than other analysts.

[kennogawa]

Professor Michael Clarke is excellent in the war in Ukraine analysis.

[peterlubbers]

Even with a sore throat the Professor delivers like no other!👌🙏

[thehugoalexander]

It’s not a major escalation…. It’s called self defence

[Cookieforevah]

Clarke is simply the best prof, come here every time he analyses. Thanks!

[theeditingdepartment]

Great to see Clarke back, love him for his short explanations.

[ОляГовдій-пь]

I’m sorry, how is this a major escalation? Preventively striking on airbases from which cruise missiles are launched on civilians is an escalation?

[GiovanniPerini]

In no meaningful way this is an escalation. Deliberately destroying civilian infrastructure all over a country is escalation.
Hitting military targets used to attack civilian infrastructure? I can't see how this could possibly be considered escalation. It's legitimate self-defence.

[daniel]

Dr Michael Clarke really need a long session for himself, an analyst, commentator and educator that deserve our attention

[kimlamberthmatic]

So what the Professor is saying is that Ukraine does not need a massive offensive in the South. Just cut-off Crimea's three supply routes (bridges), trap Russian forces within and North of Crimea without supplies (and during the Winter) and Russia would simply see the Region as a liability.

[AmazinglyAwkward]

The Professor should have his own hashtag on each of these videos, he's an absolute asset to us!

[NK-pvou]

The legend has returned. WELCOME BACK CLARKEEEE

[agoogleuser]

Professor Clarke is a GIGANTIC LEGEND!

[raysambath]

Once the Ukrainians reach Melitopol, it's Game Over.

[stamfordmeetup]

Zelensky is brave and compassionate. He goes to the frontlines to see the troops.
Putin is cowardly and uncaring, he goes to see his bridge.

[LLeezus]

As if Putin would drive a car over the Kerch bridge. It was absolutely a body double.. I mean, look at the size of the driver vs passenger.

[tommywhite]

Finally Sky News got Professor Michael Clarke back . With great knowledge of the situation . Bring him on Sky News more mate !!!

[rogerclemis]

Sky news, this reporter is the best one. Give him a raise and we need more content from him