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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,191 posts)
Sat Jul 23, 2022, 08:35 PM Jul 2022

Russia Could Face 'Significant' Setback Over Key Bridge: British Intel

Russian forces in Ukraine could face a "significant" military setback if they are denied the ability to cross a key bridge across the Dnipro river in the Kherson region.

The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence (MOD) reported in its intelligence update on Saturday that Ukrainian forces had caused damage to the Antonivsky Bridge but could not confirm Ukraine's claims that the Russians are attempting to construct another bridge.

The report comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine which began on February 24 in what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a "special military operation" and which has now become a major conflict involving U.S.-supplied weapons to Ukraine and harsh western sanctions on Russia.

The British defense ministry said that there had been heavy fighting over the past 48 hours in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast and suggested that crossings on the Dnipro could prove crucial.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-could-face-significant-setback-over-key-bridge-british-intel/ar-AAZTpdq

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Russia Could Face 'Significant' Setback Over Key Bridge: British Intel (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2022 OP
if ukraine wrecks that bridge it may want it back later nt msongs Jul 2022 #1
They "cratered" the surface so the orcs can't use it to bring heavy ammo, missiles, tanks etc PortTack Jul 2022 #3
blow the fucker up.... bahboo Jul 2022 #2
...at Russia's expense..... lastlib Jul 2022 #4

PortTack

(32,793 posts)
3. They "cratered" the surface so the orcs can't use it to bring heavy ammo, missiles, tanks etc
Sat Jul 23, 2022, 09:58 PM
Jul 2022

Across from Crimea. It’s still useable, but only safe for cars. The other route available to them adds 70km to their resupply route.

It was a really smart move on the part of the Ukrainians

lastlib

(23,284 posts)
4. ...at Russia's expense.....
Sat Jul 23, 2022, 11:28 PM
Jul 2022

I hope sanctions stay on Russia until they pay every penny for the cost of the damage they've caused in Ukraine. My pipe dream.

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