Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily halted after officials reported disruption along the route. A telegram channel focused on monitoring the bridge’s operation relayed the notice, emphasizing calm and orderly behavior as transportation security officers directed motorists and pedestrians to follow posted instructions.
In the afternoon of June 23, a convoy backlog built up with 592 cars traveling from Taman and Kerch toward the bridge area, forming a long queue at the approaches. As a result, vehicle movement across the Crimean Bridge was stopped, and authorities urged travelers to stay patient while the situation was assessed and managed by security personnel on site.
Earlier, Dmitry Pletenchuk, a representative from the Navy, suggested that it might be unnecessary for Ukraine to attempt destroying the Crimean Bridge, noting that Russia does not rely heavily on the structure for military purposes at present. The remark was interpreted by some analysts as an assessment of strategic value rather than a call to action, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about the bridge’s role in the wider security landscape.
Additionally, Alexey Zhuravlev, the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee and a member of the Rodina party, commented on the potential challenges Ukraine would face in mounting any attack on the bridge. He indicated that a cross-border strike would require careful planning and would likely involve significant risk and complexity for Ukrainian forces and intelligence services alike.
Earlier reports mentioned a US reconnaissance aircraft operating near the Crimean region, with indications that it had been observed not far from the Crimean Bridge. Observers noted the presence of air movements in the broader area as part of ongoing surveillance activity and regional security monitoring, though no direct action was attributed to the aircraft in relation to the bridge itself.