The attack by Ukraine on a major bridge connecting the Russian mainland to Russian-occupied Crimea is a problem for the Kremlin.
Monday's attack caused significant damage to a section of the Kerch Bridge's roadway, apparently killing two Russians who were transiting the bridge at the time. Russian officials said one lane of the bridge will reopen for road traffic by Sept. 15 and that the bridge will be fully repaired by November. The bridge's railway line is unaffected. Still, this is a significant blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government.
Put simply, Russia needs the bridge in reliable operation if it is to sustain its defensive position in Crimea and the Crimean economy successfully.Designed to formalize Russia's claim of permanent ownership over Crimea, the bridge was opened by Putin personally. This makes the bridge a particularly sensitive topic for the Kremlin, something I learned personally after writing a 2018 article suggesting Ukraine destroy the bridge .
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