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Crimean bridge attack highlights Russian setbacks in Ukraine

The Kerch bridge linking Russia to the Crimean Peninsula was once a symbol of Russian dominance, unveiled with great fanfare following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. But an explosion overnight from October 7 to 8 partially destroyed the bridge, marking the latest setback for Russian objectives in the region.

France 24

French president extremely concerned by latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

In the wake of Monday's intense Russian bombardment of targets across Ukraine, French leader Emmanuel Macron has told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky of his extreme concern. Macron has promised increased military aid.

Radio France Internationale

First pictures of innocent victims in Crimean bridge attack to humiliate Putin

Eduard Chuchakin, 53, and Zoya Sofronova, 33, died on the spot of the Kerch Bridge explosion, as experts believe 'foreign special services' were involved in 'this terrorist act'

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Videos reveal devastation after Russian bombs across Ukraine, as at least 11 dead in Kyiv

The morning's brutal attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv was captured on camera from across the city, showing the horrific explosions, and was quickly followed by further strikes across the entire country

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian capital Kyiv rocked by series of powerful explosions

Kyiv was heavily bombed early Monday, a day after Moscow blamed Ukraine for an attack which seriously damaged the bridge linking Crimea to Russia. The western city of Lviv has also been targeted. There are reports of dead and injured across Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Crimean Bridge blast: experts assess the damage

Early on Saturday, local time, a massive blast shook the Crimean Bridge (also known as the Kerch Bridge). Shocking images of the burnt rail bridge and collapsed road bridge have been shown around the world.

The Conversation

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Crimea Bridge Blast; Calls It ‘Terrorism’

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of orchestrating what he called a terrorist attack on a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea, as he prepared to hold a meeting of his security council on Monday amid calls for reprisals. A blast on Saturday on the bridge over the Kerch Strait,…

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The Kerch Bridge linking Russia and Crimea in Ukraine collapsed after an explosion over the weekend. This is what we know

The Kerch Bridge has exploded. Who was responsible? What's the fallout? And what does Putin think? Here's all your questions, explained.

ABC News

Ukrainian cities hit by missiles as Putin launches most fierce attacks in months

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said "several explosions" have struck the Ukrainian capital this morning, with reports of up to five blasts being heard as black smoke rises into the sky

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine news – live: Kyiv hit by strikes as Russian invasion continues

Explosions heard across Ukraine, days after key Russian bridge struck

The Independent UK

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast ‘terrorism’

Russian president to convene security council amid calls for reprisals over attack that damaged key Crimea supply route.

Al Jazeera

US and UN condemn brutality after missile strikes – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Secrets of why Ukraine's army is better than Vladimir Putin's Russian military

KYIV: When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered unmarked troops to Ukraine in 2014, first in Crimea and then the eastern borderlands of the Donbas, they were better equipped, trained and organized — and they crushed their opponents.

The Times of India

Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism' in Russian media after Crimea bridge attack

The Russian President has called Saturday's attack on Kerch Bridge a 'terrorist act'

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Axios

Putin labels Crimea bridge explosion terrorist attack by Ukraine

The chairman of Russia’s Investigative Committee said he'd opened a criminal case looking into the matter.

WEKU

Putin calls the attack on a key bridge to Crimea a terrorist act

The Russian president accused Ukrainian special services of carrying out an attack on the Kerch Bridge, a key supply line for Russian forces.

Daily Mirror

Furious Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of 'act of terrorism' over Crimea bridge blast

Vladimir Putin ominously claimed the Ukrainian secret services had destroyed a piece of "critical civilian infrastructure" after footage a huge fireball engulfing Russia's Crimea bridge

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking Crimea bridge in ‘act of terrorism’

Russian president says there is ‘no doubt’ Ukraine is behind attack

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Evening Standard

Putin calls emergency security council meeting after bridge blast humiliation

The Russian president is under pressure as Ukraine forces re-take territory

Reuters

Putin says Ukraine planned Crimea bridge explosion, calls it terrorism

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the explosion on a key bridge linking Crimea and the Russian mainland was a terrorist act planned by the Ukrainian special services.

Tribune News Service

Putin to meet top security officials Monday in wake of Crimea bridge explosion

President Vladimir Putin’s next steps in Ukraine may become clearer after he meets Monday with his top security officials, two days after a massive blast ripped through a key bridge that links annexed Crimea to the Russian mainland.

Tribune News Service

Putin blames Ukraine for Crimea bridge explosion

President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of carrying out an attack that badly damaged a key bridge linking annexed Crimea to the Russian mainland, his first comments on an episode that further highlighted the woes of his military in the eighth month of its invasion.

Daily Mirror

Putin in crunch Security Council meeting amid fears he'll 'go nuclear' over Crimea bridge

The vital bridge connecting Crimea to mainland Russia was partially destroyed in a blast. Putin had previously said any attack on the Kerch Strait would spark "judgment day"

The National (Scotland)

Russian attack on Ukrainian apartment buildings leaves 12 dead

A RUSSIAN barrage has pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 12 people and wounding…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says It Will Continue Offering Security Assistance to Ukraine

The White House said on Sunday it would continue to arm Ukraine but declined direct comment on an explosion that damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea. "We don't really have anything more to add to the reports about the explosion on the bridge," White House national security spokesman John Kirby…

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