Russia claims key Crimea bridge is fully repaired, but actually it remains limited and a huge 'security burden,' UK intel says

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 07:32

kerch bridge — A video grab taken from Crimea24TV footage on July 17, 2023, shows the damaged Kerch bridge — linking Crimea to Russia – which was damaged by a drone attack.
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Russia said the Kerch Bridge was fully repaired after a Ukrainian attack in July.
But the bridge is "now almost certainly a significant security burden" for Russia, the UK MOD said.
It also isn't back to full use, with trucks and fuel moved by ferry, the defense ministry added.

The bridge that links Crimea to Russia is still only partly in use — despite Russia's claims it is fully repaired after an attack by Ukraine in July — and will be a "significant security burden" going forward, according to UK intelligence.