Occupiers stop restorations on Antonivka bridge – Russian media
UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER, 2022, 13:07
Occupation authorities in Kherson Oblast have no plans to take any new measures to restore the Antonivka Bridge. This was stated by Kyrylo Stremousov, so-called "deputy head of the military and civilian administration" of Kherson Oblast.
Source: [Russian state-owned news outlet] TASS referring to the statement of Kyrylo Stremousov
Quote from Stremousov: "So far, no one is restoring the Antonivka Bridge, because it makes no sense; it is inexpedient."
Details: According to him, the bridge is currently completely closed. The situation with the bridge in Nova Kakhovka is the same. Stremousov added that they "are not very interested in bridges" because there are other crossings.
Background:
- On 5 September, Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that all strategic bridges in Kherson Oblast are unsuitable for heavy military equipment movement, and the Defence Forces of the south of Ukraine have also destroyed three crossings held by the occupiers.
- According to the Kakhovka Operational group, there are basically no large bridges left in Kherson Oblast for Russians to use. The bridges have been destroyed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanks to the effective use of HIMARS missile systems; only pedestrian crossings remain.
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