Ukraine Strikes Kerch Bridge Again with Underwater Explosives in Bold Pre-Dawn Attack
So here’s the situation as it’s unfolding — the Kerch Bridge, that strategic link between Russia and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, has been hit once again by Ukraine. And this wasn’t just any strike. This time, the attack came from below the surface. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (the SBU), this operation was months in the making — a stealthy and methodical mission that culminated in the early hours of the morning when more than a ton of underwater explosives went off beneath the bridge’s support pillars.
Let me paint the picture for you. At around 4:44 a.m., Ukrainian agents activated a massive underwater bomb—reportedly 1,100 kilograms of explosives. A video, released later by the SBU, shows the moment of detonation. You can see the explosion erupting near one of the bridge's massive supports, and subsequent images reveal damage to the road railings above. This footage, likely from CCTV, helped investigators confirm that the blast occurred on the eastern end of the bridge, beneath a prominent arch section.
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At first, the bridge was closed. Then it reopened. But not long after, reports of another explosion began to circulate—and boom—the bridge was shut down again. At this point, Russia hasn’t issued a detailed comment, but traffic was completely halted as of the afternoon. Local Telegram channels even urged travelers and workers in the area to “remain calm” and follow security instructions.
This is far from the first time Ukraine has targeted the Kerch Bridge. There were major attacks in 2022 and again in 2023, each one celebrated across Ukraine as a blow against Russian occupation. The bridge itself is a symbol of that occupation. Built in 2018, four years after Russia forcibly annexed Crimea, it’s seen by Ukrainians not only as illegal but also as a vital military conduit supplying Russian forces in southern Ukraine.
So hitting it—especially from underwater—sends a powerful message. It disrupts logistics, damages Russian morale, and underscores Ukraine's evolving capabilities in asymmetric warfare. And let's not forget: this comes just days after Ukraine launched “Spider’s Web,” a massive drone strike deep into Russian territory. That operation targeted military airfields and bomber aircraft, hitting a third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers, according to Ukrainian claims.
It’s clear that Ukraine is not only defending itself—it’s reaching deep behind enemy lines with precision and boldness. And while Russia remains officially silent on the damage, the repeated closures of the bridge speak volumes. The Kerch Bridge is once again in crisis, and the geopolitical tremors are being felt far beyond the Crimean shores.
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