The longest bridge in Europe, a major strategic asset for Russia connecting them to Crimea, was attacked early in the morning, and Ukrainian Intelligence has acknowledged that Ukraine was responsible for the attack
In 2016, Putin celebrated the opening of the bridge by calling it “a miracle”.
Ukraine attacked the Kerch Bridge overnight using unmanned drones on the water surface.
Ukraine Attacks Russian Bridge In Crimea And Claims Responsibility
— Vattaj.com (@vattaj) July 18, 2023
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UKRAINE PUBLICLY TAKES RESPONSIBILITY:
The Ukrainian admission of the attack is surprising, as it could result in a brutal retaliation by Russia.
Putin called the attack on the bridge “an act of terror” by Kyiv.
Putin vows a military response to Ukraine’s second attack on the Kerch bridge in Crimea. pic.twitter.com/JCLNeouX7o
— Putin Direct (@PutinDirect) July 17, 2023
In the past, when Russia has referred to any attack as ‘terrorism’, it has been indicative of a strong response including mass rocket and missile attacks.
US & BRITISH INVOLVEMENT?
The Russians also claimed that the attack involved the “direct participation” of American and British intelligence and politicians.
The aircraft tracking website FlightRadar appeared to show a U.S reconnaissance aircraft in Black Sea waters around the time of the attack.
In a video, Donetsk People’s Republic advisor Yan Gagin stated “this happened with the help of fire ships.
These are boat drones.
Most likely produced in NATO countries …During the attack a US reconnaissance drone was in the sky over the Black Sea, most likely guiding the drones”
GRAIN DEAL ENDED: GLOBAL INFLATION AND FAMINE
The Black Sea grain deal is an agreement between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the United Nations to allow the safe export of grain from Ukraine.
The deal was brokered in July 2022, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine blocked the export of grain from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.
The deal allows for the export of grain from three Ukrainian ports: Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Yuzhny.
The deal had been credited with helping to reduce global food prices, which have been rising since the start of the war in Ukraine.
After the attack, the Russians announced it will be TERMINATED with no indication if there will be talks to renew it.
The impact of losing the grain deal will be significant, as it will lead to higher food prices, food shortages, and even famine in some parts of the world.