Ukraine Systematically Eliminating Crimean Bridge Air and Sea Defenses

Observers believe it is just a matter of time before Ukrainian forces are able to eliminate most if not all air and under water defenses and then disable - and possibly destroy - the bridge between Russia and Crimea. JL

Anna Fechan reports in Espreso Global:

Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian air defense systems to enable larger missile and drone attacks on the Crimean Bridge. "Every time Ukrainian strike systems hit Russian airfields in occupied Crimea — Belbek, Novofedorivka, Saky, Dzhankoi — as well as launch sites in Tarkhankut and Fiolent, it means our Defense Forces are breaking through another corridor in Russia’s air defense in Crimea." On June 3, the Security Service of Ukraine executed a special operation by striking the Crimean Bridge underwater for the third time

Ukraine’s Defense Forces are targeting Russian air defense systems to enable larger missile and drone attacks on the Crimean Bridge

Pavlo Lakiychuk, captain first rank of the Ukrainian Navy reserve and head of security programs at the Center for Globalization Strategy XXI, expressed this opinion on Espreso TV.

"The Defense Forces of Ukraine have not yet reached the Crimean Bridge. However, it is clear they are getting closer. Every time Ukrainian strike systems hit Russian airfields in occupied Crimea — Belbek, Novofedorivka, Saky, Dzhankoi — as well as launch sites in Tarkhankut and Fiolent, it means our Defense Forces are breaking through another corridor in Russia’s air defense in Crimea," Lakiychuk explained.

The expert emphasized that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are constantly working to destroy Russian air defenses in temporarily occupied Crimea. Striking these Russian targets will enable attacks deeper into the peninsula’s territory.

"This is a local operation. When these targets are hit, it means that within a week, or possibly sooner, Ukrainian drones and missiles will fly much further," he concluded.

• On June 3, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) executed a new, unique special operation by striking the Crimean Bridge underwater for the third time, leaving the vital facility in an emergency condition.