Russian authorities report another drone strike on bridge linking Kherson Oblast and Crimea
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9 June, 07:38
The Dzhankoi checkpoint. Photo: Volodymyr Saldo
Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-installed governor of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, has claimed that a bridge near the village of Chonhar was damaged again following an overnight drone attack conducted by Ukrainian forces.
Source: Saldo on social media
Quote: "The bridge in Chonhar has once again been damaged following a nighttime attack by Ukrainian drones."
Details: Saldo said the bridge has been closed to traffic again. Emergency and repair services are working at the scene.
He advised drivers to use alternative routes via Armiansk or Perekop.
Background:
- On 6 June, drone operators from Ukraine's 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment took air control of part of the Russians' land route to Crimea.
- On 7 June, Saldo stated that an overnight drone attack had damaged the bridge deck near Chonhar.
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