Crimean Bridge traffic resumes after brief suspension – Russia-installed operator
A view by way of a practice window reveals the part of a street break up and sloping to 1 facet following an alleged assault on the Crimea Bridge, that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula throughout the Kerch Strait, on this nonetheless picture from video taken July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
Sept 3 (Reuters) – Traffic on the principle bridge linking the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula resumed after a brief suspension early on Sunday, the Russian-installed operator of the bridge stated on the Telegram messaging app.
The administration didn’t disclose the explanation for the suspension. Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 in a transfer condemned by many Western governments as unlawful.
The Crimean Bridge has been a goal of elevated air and sea drone assaults in latest months.
Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Lincoln Feast.
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