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Satellite images show kilometres-long traffic jams at Kerch Bridge in Crimea

Ukrainska Pravda

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June 25, 2026

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Satellite images show kilometres-long traffic jams at Kerch Bridge in Crimea

Satellite images taken on 24 June show traffic jams stretching for over 10 km at the approaches to the Kerch Bridge, involving an estimated 1,500 vehicles.

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Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

As Russia feels the heat in Ukraine, Trump should up the pressure

Under pressure from months of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes, Russia’s occupation of the Ukrainian territory of Crimea is in big trouble. Massive traffic jams have formed near the Kerch Bridge, the main route out of the peninsula. Fuel sales have also been restricted, and power cuts are being seen across the Crimean Peninsula. At []

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Logistics Bridge in Occupied Crimea

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a railway bridge used for Russian military logistics in occupied Crimea overnight, along with an electronic warfare station, a radio intelligence unit, a drone command post and other military targets, the General Staff said. It also confirmed the destruction of two road bridges previously hit in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russians temporarily close Kerch Bridge to traffic as drones reported over Sevastopol

Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea briefly shut the Kerch Bridge to traffic and claimed drone interceptions over Sevastopol amid ongoing security alerts and disruption on the peninsula.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ukraine destroys key logistics bridge in Crimea, hits over 60 Russian military targets overnight

A railway bridge across the North Crimean Canal, fuel facilities, and military infrastructure across occupied Crimea were struck in a large-scale overnight Ukrainian operation, Ukrainian military officials said on June 23.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

North Korea-Russia bridge opening likely delayed, think tank says

The 850-meter bridge, which will connect to Russia's highway system, was agreed to during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit ​to Pyongyang in June 2024.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.

— Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.

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Related coverage for "Satellite images show kilometres-long traffic jams at Kerch Bridge in Crimea": Washington Examiner — As Russia feels the heat in Ukraine, Trump should up the pressure. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Logistics Bridge in Occupied Crimea. Ukrainska Pravda — Russians temporarily close Kerch Bridge to traffic as drones reported over Sevastopol. The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine destroys key logistics bridge in Crimea, hits over 60 Russian military targets overnight. The Japan Times — North Korea-Russia bridge opening likely delayed, think tank says . Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Video captures the moment of a Russian cruise missile impact on Kiev.