Russia has claimed that a July 17 attack on the Kerch Bridge affected only the roadway on spans of the structure. New satellite images suggest otherwise.
, showing the collapse of part of the bridge and damaged vehicles.
Satellite photos of the road and rail parts of the bridge on July 17, 2023. No trains or cars were detected, according to Molfar, a global open-source intelligence community.One part of the bridge's structure was destroyed, while another part shifted by a meter due to the initial explosion. The bridge's roadways were subsequently covered with cracks, significantly damaging the entire bridge structure and its supporting elements.
Satellite photos dated July 23, 2023, reveal railway damage from strikes on the Crimea Bridge. A part of the road is closed for repair works, and damage can also be seen on rail section.One photo shows serious damage to the railway section of the Crimean bridge, while satellite images show signs of repair work.
A photo shows serious damage to the railway section of the Crimean bridge after a July 17 attack by Ukraine.While the visible portion of the railroad structure appears stable and is likely able to safely carry passenger cars, a source with knowledge of construction work at the Crimean bridge told Molfar that as one column has cracks, the movement of freight trains across the bridge is no longer possible.
The railway link between annexed Crimea and Russia had enabled the Russian army to transport heavy equipment swiftly, and troops regularly relied on the railroad to deploy such machinery to Crimea—something that will now be hindered due to the damage caused by the explosions on July 17, and could have serious strategic implications for the
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