Ukraine launches first day attack on vital Crimean bridge

It is believed that the Kerch bridge was attacked in the daytime for the first time

The Kerch, or Crimean, bridge, which has a huge logistical and of symbolic importance to Moscow, often under attack from Ukraine.

In addition to being a vital supply artery for Russian forces in Ukraine, the bridge is also seen as a pet project of Vladimir Putin, who personally opened the bridge in 2018 year.

The government of Ukraine has made it clear that it intends to reclaim the entire occupied peninsula.

Moscow has promised to avenge what was described as a “terrorist attack” on the bridge.

“Similar barbaric actions cannot be justified and will not go unanswered,” Defense Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram.

The strike came a few hours after the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday morning it shot down 20 drones targeting the occupied Crimean peninsula.

Moscow said it shot down 14 drones and jammed six more.