Days after a drone strike on a fleet of Russian military planes, Ukraine says it has launched a successful operation targeting a vital lifeline for the Kremlin: the Kerch Bridge.

According to the Ukrainian Security Service, this well-planned attack struck at the heart of Russia’s infrastructure during the early hours of Tuesday morning, at precisely 4:44 a.m. local time.

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Using more than 2,400 pounds of explosives, Ukrainian operatives detonated the device below the bridge, targeting one of its key pillars. The damage is believed to be severe, though the Kremlin has yet to respond to these claims.

The Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia to the annexed region of Crimea, serves not

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