Crimean bridge blast is the most significant attack since the sinking of Russia's warship.

"This attack on the bridge is another spectacular strangling of the Russian forces in Crimea.

Meanwhile, pro-war Russians call for Blitz on civilian structures in Ukraine as a response to the Crimean bridge blast.

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[chrischarlton]

The Ukrainians figured out how to destroy the road bridge, and that was pretty smart. But figuring out how to destroy the road bridge and the rail bridge at the same time was genius.

[MrNukedawhales]

99.7% of the bridge voted to join the sea.

[yankj]

This is not an explosion its a "Special Firework Operation" from Ukraine to celebrate Putin's birthday.

[pcbacklash_]

We all know the old military quote that "Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics." It appears the Ukrainians have taken that lesson to heart, and have used it quite brutally against Putin's Orcs, time and time again. Slava Ukraini!

[frankstidham]

That was a beautiful birthday present for Putin's last birthday!!
Glory to Ukraine!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[SN-szkw]

Trolling without taking credit. Obscuring the method of attack (at least for the moment). This, Sun Tzu, deserves a chapter.

[estherkisob]

I think one of the reason for the destruction of this bridge at this time is because the Zaporizhian offensive which I heard can begin at any time. There will be no convoys coming from Russia to Melitopol which is seems to be their distribution center.

[oleopathic]

Civil engineer, here.

Judging from photos and videos of bridge damage this was a "controlled demolition" which in practice is akin to a demo contractor setting pin-point charges at weak points of bridge and then setting them off in a controlled, orderly manner.

As far as weak points. Weak points are the places where the span segment, I.e. deck, connects to supports, I.e. bridge piers. Charges were attached to bolts, gusset plates connecting decks to piers.

So what do I think happened ?

This was a special forces mission which used combat sappers. They used the advantage of a long overall span of bridge as a way to evade detection. Russia has no resources or will to adequately patrol entire span, they have no discipline to properly protect this chokepoint. Their navy ran away back to Russian mainland after naval defeats so marine patrols of bridge suffered as result.

Special ops used cover of night to setup. And set off charges remotely at opportune time when fuel train was passing by and very early in morning to avoid civilian casualties. 3 dead is a small price to pay.

Do you agree or disagree? And why.

[goodkarna]

I want a postcard with this magnificent Ukrainian scenery and a Snake Island stamp!

[lmcsquaredgreendale]

The Russians are not going to be able to repair the railroad line in time to slow the Ukrainian counter offensive. That massive a fire will have melted the asphalt under the rails. A train full of fuel that burned that hot and it could be diesel fuel which burns far longer than gasoline and jet fuel which is as if not more flammable and difficult to extinguish is indeed a gift from the heavens. What wonderful news to learn on a lovely Saturday morning. Congratulations to Ukraine's Spec Ops teams! A great Birthday surprise for Putin.

[Ctaff]

Let’s not forget, the Russians have spent lot time protecting this very important bridge, 😂😂😂😂. Respect to Ukraine special forces 🇺🇦👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧

[daejavue]

It' can't be a coincidence that a fuel tanker train is crossing the same spot at the exact time the explosion occurred does imply shear genius, the timing has done double the damage one to the road which looks fixable but taking out the rail tracks as will assuming the fuel fed fire 🔥 could effect both rails ??.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[ak]

Times Radio has had the best and most professional coverage in the world. Their journalists ask good questions and don't overdramatize.

[lanarkcd]

It was private Smokeavic the well travelled chain-smoking infantryman at it again, he needs to be issued with VAPs

[frame]

It was NOT an explosion. It was a Special Bridge Dismantling Operation.

[jacqi]

Ukraine clearly believes they will take back Crimea, and so do I. Well done, Ukraine, well done. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[sashaarr]

Praying for all of the innocent people caught in the middle of all this mess

[christopherstewart]

The only thing keeping Ukraine from cutting the land bridge is weather and terrain. Cut remaining rail lines and Russian troops will have a long and cold winter. Each soldier will have to decide if it is worth it.

[geoffgill]

The Russian logistics have been dealt a huge blow

[j.dunlop]

"Putin's Special birthday Operation!" Ukrain's citizen soldiers letting him know, they're thinking of him!🇺🇦🚀