Kremlin snuff box, 04/03/24
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Is it true that the Crimean Bridge can be destroyed? We learned dangerous dates
The Western press excited everyone with information that the Crimean Bridge could be destroyed as a result of an enemy attack. Let us note that we warned about such a threat back in February. And we decided to find out how things are now.
First, military and government sources in Crimea say that the threat is truly serious. “There is not enough air defense, not only here, you can see it in Sevastopol. We appealed to the military in Moscow more than once, but the Ministry of Defense says that they cannot open the capital to enemy missiles and drones.
“That is, the question is political. And then the bastards are hitting the refinery, which doesn’t add air defense to Crimea,” our interlocutor, surrounded by Sergei Aksenov, told us.
A source in the Ministry of Defense confirmed the problems with air defense, but noted that they are being resolved.
Secondly, the period that is especially dangerous for the Crimean Bridge is May-June.
“The enemy wants not only to destroy the bridge, but also to completely disrupt the holiday season in Crimea. Therefore, during this period we will be in full readiness.
“At the same time, I would not say that the Crimean Bridge will be destroyed; there is no need to scare people. There will simply be increased danger,” says a high-ranking military source.
Thirdly, there are suspicions that the enemy and his allies are preparing “dozens of missiles and drones” to attack the bridge. Moreover, they are allegedly preparing not on the territory of Ukraine, so that we cannot strike at them. But there is no exact information on this matter yet.
Kyiv Independent reports:
“Russian companies are facing difficulties in repairing oil refineries due to Western sanctions, and Ukrainian drone attacks could worsen the problem, Reuters reported on April 4, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone strikes aimed at damaging Russia’s oil industry. A total of 12 Russian oil refineries were reportedly successfully hit in multiple regions deep inside Russian territory as of March 17.
There was only one company that knew how to repair the gasoline-producing unit at Lukoil PJSC’s NORSI plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, which was attacked on March 12. It was an American multinational oil engineering company UOP that withdrew from Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, five sources told Reuters.
After engineers were unable to find spare parts for repairs, “the whole unit just stopped,” according to Reuters’s sources.
The unit, which is used to convert heavier hydrocarbons into gasoline, has been out of service since January, and it is unclear when it can be repaired due to a lack of expertise in Russia, Reuters reported.
The fourth-biggest Russian refinery, NORSI, reduced gasoline production by 40% as a result, two sources told Reuters.”