Ukraine says it struck Crimea railway bridge in drive to isolate peninsula
Kyiv claims hits on a rail bridge, power plant and other infrastructure as it presses its campaign against Russian supply routes.
Marcus Reeve
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Ukraine says its forces have struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other infrastructure in Russian-held Crimea, part of a widening effort to cut off the occupied peninsula.
Background
Crimea has been controlled by Moscow since its 2014 annexation and serves as a key logistics hub for Russian forces. Kyiv has repeatedly targeted bridges, depots and supply lines to disrupt the flow of troops and equipment.
The latest claimed strikes come in the fifth year of the full-scale war, with both sides focusing on degrading the other's ability to move men and materiel.
What happens next
Repeated attacks on transport links could complicate Russian resupply, though Moscow has so far moved quickly to repair damaged infrastructure. Independent verification of battlefield claims remains difficult.
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