Traffic on the Crimean Bridge resumed after a brief halt, according to updates from an operational channel that tracks road conditions and the overall situation on the bridge. The resumption of movement was reported at 7:11 Moscow time, following a prior notice of a temporary suspension issued at 6:53.
During the night, the head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, described an emergency in the 145th support section originating from the Krasnodar Territory as the cause of the incident on the Crimean Bridge.
Russia’s National Counterterrorism Committee attributed the incident to Ukrainian special services. The committee stated that an attack involved Ukrainian surface aircraft and that a criminal case has been opened by the Russian Investigative Committee under the article pertaining to a terrorist attack. This assertion was echoed by official spokespeople who emphasized the gravity of the security breach on critical infrastructure.
As a result, the flow of vehicle traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily restricted and managed in a reverse mode to ensure safety and control over the scene while reconnaissance and stabilization measures were carried out.
Historical context centers on the incident from October 8, 2022, when a truck explosion damaged the Crimean Bridge and caused a fire that engulfed fuel tanks on the railway section. The resulting damage led to the collapse of two spans, marking a significant disruption to regional transportation and necessitating extensive repairs and security assessments that followed in the months after the event.
Earlier communications indicated that efforts would continue to support the girl who was orphaned by the Crimea Bridge explosion, with mental health professionals and social services coordinating ongoing assistance. This follow-up emphasis on humanitarian measures reflects a broader concern for those affected by the crisis and underscores the need for stable recovery operations in the aftermath of such incidents. [Citation: National authorities and regional emergency responders]