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Ukraine Destroys Key Rail Bridge to Isolate Crimea

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June 27, 2026

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Ukraine said its forces destroyed a key railway bridge in Crimea, as it seeks to isolate the Russian-occupied peninsula. The fresh attacks come as it was reported how one of Russia's most significant oil refineries is unlikely to resume production for six months after being hit by Ukrainian drones.

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Sky News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ukraine destroys key rail bridge as it aims to 'isolate Crimea'

Ukraine destroys key rail bridge as it aims to 'isolate Crimea'

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys key railway bridge in occupied Crimea; Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 25

Key developments on June 23:Ukraine destroys key logistics bridge in Crimea, hits over 60 Russian military targets overnightRussian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 25Ukraine detains suspected intermediary in alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate military intelligence officialSouth Korea to accept all North Korean

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.

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens

Key supplies of the missiles will arrive in the next few days

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.

Meduza.io

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kyiv says it destroyed a key bridge between Crimea and occupied Ukraine as fuel shortages and blackouts spread across the peninsula

Ukrainian forces said they completely destroyed the railroad bridge over the North Crimean Canal connecting Crimea to the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine’s Kherson region.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ukrainian forces strike railway bridge in Crimea, General Staff reports

Ukraine's defence forces struck a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal near Krasnohvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 2-3 July.

TASS

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia establishes control over settlement of Bachevsk in Sumy region — defense ministry

In addition, Russian troops also struck fuel and energy complex and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military

PravdaReport

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· Jun 25, 2026

Russia Aims to Disrupt Ukrainian Military Logistics Through Strikes on Fuel Infrastructure

Russian forces intend to disrupt the transport and supply network of the Ukrainian Armed Forces through continued strikes on fuel infrastructure and logistics facilities, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry said the strategy focuses on reducing the ability of Ukrainian forces to transport personnel, equipment and supplies across the battlefield. Russia Targets Fuel and Transport Infrastructure According to the Defense Ministry, Russian troops plan to achieve their objectives by carrying out regular high-precision strikes against fuel-related facilities and key elements of Ukraine's transportation network.

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 []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea

MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield for Ukraine

By repeatedly striking the highways that carry fuel, ammunition and reinforcements, Ukrainian commanders say they have stalled Russian advances and enabled Ukrainian counterattacks and strikes into illegally annexed Crimea to isolate the peninsula from the mainland. (AP video Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Dmytro Zhyhinas) #drone #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Splash247

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine’s tanker and refinery campaign deepens Russia’s fuel crisis

Ukraine has sharply escalated its campaign against Russian shipping and oil infrastructure over the past week, striking dozens of shadow fleet tankers in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov while long-range drones knocked out another major refinery, deepening a fuel crisis now affecting nearly every Russian region. Ukrainian drone forces struck more than 20

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian air strikes leave many dead in Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure. #russia #ukraine #war #kyiv

Hot Air

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukraine Is Systematically Dismantling Russia's War Machine

Ukraine Is Systematically Dismantling Russia's War Machine

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zelenskyy Denies Putin Claim of Securing Donetsk Stronghold

Ukraine pushed back on a claim by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Kremlin forces have taken control of Kostiantynivka, a strategic logistics center in the Donetsk region, saying the heavily bombarded city remains under Ukrainian command.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured

Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.

Sputnik

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· Jul 7, 2026

Beaten on the Battlefield, Ukrainian Leadership Resorts to Attacking Civilians — Expert

Ukraine has intensified shelling of Russian civilian infrastructure, in a desperate bid to derail Russia's steady military progress on the ground.

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

EUobserver

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· Jun 22, 2026

Crimea faces ’energy desert’: Authorities completely stop fuel sales and cancel tourist season (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,579)

By smashing ferries, fuel depots and key roads feeding Crimea, Kyiv is testing whether it can strangle Russia’s Black Sea stronghold faster than Moscow can rewire its supply network.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Launches Missile, Drone Barrage on Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #Ukraine #Russia

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russian defense ministry: Fuel depot serving Ukrainian forces destroyed in Zaporizhzhia

Russian defense ministry: Fuel depot serving Ukrainian forces destroyed in Zaporizhzhia

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia: Ukraine rejects local ceasefire

Ukraine has refused to halt shelling of the town of Kostiantynivka in the east of ‌the country to allow Russia to hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Russian military commanders told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that Moscow’s forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, though Ukraine [] The post Russia: Ukraine rejects local ceasefire appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Fortune

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· Jun 21, 2026

Russia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as Ukraine ramps up attacks on fuel supplies while speculators sell at double market prices

Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted fuel supplies to Crimea in recent weeks, triggering the worst energy crisis in the region since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

The Moscow Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Ukrainian Strike Kills 1 in Southern Russia, Refinery on Fire

Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure throughout the war in retaliation for Russian strikes on its civilians and energy infrastructure.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ukrainian drones disabled 13 Russian power stations across occupied territory in 48 hours, commander says

The reported 48-hour operation targeted Russian-controlled energy infrastructure across occupied Crimea, Melitopol, Donetsk, and Luhansk as Ukraine intensifies strikes behind the front line.

The Japan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill four, pause fuel sales

Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea — Moscow's key logistics base for its four-year military offensive.

The West Australian

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key Ukrainian city

Ukrainian officials have rejected claims that Russian forces have taken over the city of Kostiantynivka in the country's east.

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