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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
msongs
(67,440 posts)PortTack
(32,793 posts)Across from Crimea. Its 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
bahboo
(16,355 posts)then rebuild it after the victory....
lastlib
(23,284 posts)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.