According to official statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense, a Ukrainian S-200 missile, converted for strike use, was launched with the intention of hitting the Crimean Bridge. The agency claimed the weapon was detected promptly and intercepted in the air by Russian air defense systems. No damage or casualties were reported, and interception occurred at approximately 13:00 local time. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
On the day in question, August 12, the defense ministry described the incident as an attempted strike conducted by Ukraine against the Crimean Bridge. Earlier remarks from Crimea’s head, Sergei Aksyonov, indicated he was in the Kerch Strait area when the event took place; reports noted that two missiles were fired. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense; Crimean administration]
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily halted while authorities assessed the area. All passengers and personnel present in the facility and screening zones were advised to stay calm and comply with directions from transportation security staff. [Source: Russian authorities]
Earlier reports suggest Ukrainian involvement in the attack, with officials indicating participation in the operation around the time of the incident. The situation prompted a swift response from security and defense bodies coordinating traffic management and safety protocols in the region. [Source: Russian authorities]