A freeway bridge situated close to the south Ukrainian metropolis of Melitopol was broken in an explosion on Monday night time, December 12, Russian-backed authorities stated. Vladimir Rogov, an official within the Russian-backed administration of the Zaporizhzhia area, referred to as the incident a “sabotage assault,” saying explosives had been planted on the helps of the bridge. Rogov additionally posted surveillance footage by which a loud bang could be heard. The Ukrainian Mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, stated the bridge was focused by Ukraine because it was strategically necessary to Russia following the assault on the Kerch Bridge in Crimea. The transfer, he stated, would hinder Russia’s transport of navy tools from the east. The harm to the bridge comes days after Russian-backed officers stated a number of individuals had been killed and injured in strikes on Melitopol. Credit: Vladimir Rogov through Storyful
Bridge on Outskirts of Melitopol ‘Sabotaged’ by Ukraine, Russian-Backed Official Says
