Ukraine Drone Destroys Key Russian Bridge By Setting Off TNT Placed To Protect It

The bridge in Belgorod oblast was crucial for Russian military logistics. Russian engineers had planted explosives on its support columns in the off chance that a Ukrainian advance might some day arrive. 

Not inclined to advance in that direction, the Ukrainians hit the bridge with a drone that ignited the logistics route and destroyed it. JL

Yuri Zoria reports in Euromaidan Press:

The destroyed concrete bridge had long served the Russian army as a critical supply route in the border area, enabling the transfer of troops and equipment. Expecting a Ukrainian advance, Russian forces had mined the bridge with TM-62 anti-tank explosives. Ukrainian reconnaissance units discovered the planted mines. In response, the military launched an FPV drone armed with an explosive warhead. The drone hit the bridge and set off the Russian explosives. The resulting blast destroyed the entire structure.

A Ukrainian drone destroys Russian bridge in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast. The FPV drone strike didn’t just damage the structure — it detonated Russian-planted anti-tank mines, causing the bridge to collapse in a powerful explosion.

Ukraine continues its cross-border operations to undermine Russian military logistics. In addition to such short- and middle-range operations, Ukraine also launches long-range drones every night, targeting Russia’s military and fuel production, and railway lines. 

Ukrainian drone unit strikes key logistics target

Militarnyi reports that the attack was carried out by the strike drone company of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade, which is currently attached to the 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade, also known as the “Iron Brigade.” The brigade published footage of the operation.

 

The destroyed concrete bridge had long served the Russian army as a critical supply route in the border area, enabling the transfer of troops and equipment. Expecting a Ukrainian advance, Russian forces had mined the bridge with TM-62 anti-tank explosives.

Recon teams triggered a deadly chain reaction

Ukrainian reconnaissance units discovered the planted mines. In response, the military launched an FPV drone armed with an explosive warhead. The drone hit the bridge and set off the Russian explosives. The resulting blast destroyed the entire structure.

Open-source analyst Blinzka identified the bridge as located near the village of Novopetrovka in Belgorod Oblast. The explosion not only destroyed the transport artery but also inflicted additional losses due to the detonation of Russia’s own engineering munitions.