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Massive explosion destroys the only bridge between Russia and Crimea in suspected attack by Ukrainian saboteurs (Kerch Bridge)
MAIL ONLINE ^ | 8 October 2022 | ALASTAIR LOCKHART and WILL STEWART

Posted on 10/08/2022 1:11:46 AM PDT by dennisw

that threatens to cut off annexed peninsula from Putin's reinforcements A huge explosion has hit the only bridge between Crimea and Russia, a crucial supply line for Putin's forces Footage shows the blast following the rail bridge engulfed in flames and the road bridge next to it collapsed

The cause of the explosion is not known but Ukraine has been targeting Russian logistics in recent weeks Footage appears to show a truck exploding on the road section of the bridge as sabotage is suspected

A crucial bridge linking Russia and Ukraine has caught fire in a spectacular explosion in a suspected attack by Ukraine as the country cuts of supplies to Russian forces.

A train carrying fuel erupted in flames on the crossing, built by Vladimir Putin as a key link to the territory he invaded in 2014.

The only bridge between Crimea and the Russian mainland has been vital to the Russian military for supplying Putin's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine has previously threatened to target the bridge and has been damaging Russian logistics in recent weeks.

Footage of the incident appear to show a truck exploding on the road section of the bridge as it drives towards Kerch in Crimea.

It was unclear if this may have been a suicide bomb in a truck but there have been no reports of incoming missiles. Some witnesses claimed there were two explosions .

A voice on one video is heard saying: 'It seems to me there were two explosions, no? -- If it was a missile, it would hit the second [rail] bridge too in any case.'

There were suggestions Putin may address the nation on the bridge explosion amid fears he will unleash havoc on Ukraine.

He has already hinted he could use nuclear weapons in the war with Ukraine.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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To: MalPearce

I’m no demolition expert. Just tossing theory out there.

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121 posted on 10/08/2022 6:32:54 AM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Lurker

It is all looking good today for Ukraine guerilla fighters.


122 posted on 10/08/2022 6:35:01 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw

123 posted on 10/08/2022 6:36:07 AM PDT by tlozo (Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees)
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To: dennisw

There are reports elsewhere that it involved a sea drone with explosives - a) one washed up recently and b) there was a boat bow visible at the moment of the explosion.


124 posted on 10/08/2022 6:36:14 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: buwaya

Only the paranoid survive. I will add the worried too. I read this book!

https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Exploit-Challenge-ebook/dp/B0036S4B2G


125 posted on 10/08/2022 6:39:19 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw

I would think it would be extraordinarily difficult to destroy a bridge with a truck bomb.


126 posted on 10/08/2022 6:39:41 AM PDT by cornfedcowboy ( )
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

Doesn’t look very “destroyed” to me. Only half the roadway and the rail line is untouched.

And you imagine that that was a one off? There will be another and another etc - in this prelude to major attacks.


127 posted on 10/08/2022 6:39:54 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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INFERNO rages on after massive explosion at crucial bridge linking Russia to Crimea.

The Kerch Bridge links Russia to Crimea and Ukraine media reported it has been hit by a massive explosion in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Videos showed extensive damage to the structure as the flames continue to burn.
Fire rages on after blast on Crimea bridge as Russia launches investigation | The Sun | October 8, 2022
Fire rages on after blast on Crimea bridge as Russia launches investigation | The Sun | October 8, 2022

Globalist Propaganda!!!

Rimshot!

128 posted on 10/08/2022 6:40:03 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Sunken Civ...... LIKE! Burning bridge Photos.


129 posted on 10/08/2022 6:47:53 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw
The sea of azov has a large traffic jam.


130 posted on 10/08/2022 6:49:01 AM PDT by tlozo (Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees)
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To: cranked

It is an act of terrorism but oh well. It’s a war. There will be casualties. No doubt innocent people were murdered by this.


131 posted on 10/08/2022 6:51:19 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me,)
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To: PIF

One roadway is destroyed for a few weeks. One is undamaged. Which puts Putanistas on notice, as far as what might come. The railway looks full of flaming/flamed out wreckage that will take a week to remove an repair that particular span.


132 posted on 10/08/2022 6:52:29 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: ansel12

https://twitter.com/i/status/1578632696141692932

The moment of the explosion on the Crimean Bridge was recorded by security cameras.

At the 5 sec mark - two frames show a boat bow is visible - 1 frame you can see a bow wake - 2nd frame you can see the boat bow - 3rd frame is the explosion.


133 posted on 10/08/2022 6:55:10 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Chad C. Mulligan
Your comment re. the rail line being untouched is probably not correct.

The fire appeared very energetic, hot and lasted for some extended time. It is likely that intense heat damaged the concrete and compromised rebar in the prestressed concrete beams. At the least, the load capacity of the affected spans are reduced. At worst the spans are junk.

It will probably be a week or three until engineers figger this out accurately. Information coming out over the next few days (including mine) will be guesses at best.

My opinions….

134 posted on 10/08/2022 6:56:57 AM PDT by Hootowl99
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To: DUMBGRUNT
At the entrances there are stationary ST-6035 inspection radio-technical complexes of the Directorate of Departmental Security of the Russian Ministry of Transport. They are also check cars for explosives.

Gravity is what holds the spans in place. An underwater explosion could have lifted the span(s) up and off their supports


135 posted on 10/08/2022 6:58:35 AM PDT by fso301
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To: MalPearce

“The pillars were taken out, from the underside.”

They are still there. Bridges have expansion/contraction joints and are semi-free floating sections where they sit on the pillars. A big enough jolt would knock them loose with no problem.


136 posted on 10/08/2022 7:02:30 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: cornfedcowboy

From the security footage it looks like a truck bomb. If it was a engineered demolition why blow up only one span and leave the other intact?


137 posted on 10/08/2022 7:06:29 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: Openurmind
Very good assessment. It was a box truck headed west to Crimea from the mainland. So more than likely a munitions transport.

Interesting - I’m betting a CIA explosive with GPS detonator.

138 posted on 10/08/2022 7:07:50 AM PDT by 11th_VA (XX < > XY)
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To: janetjanet998

2 through 3 second mark boat bow visible immediately before explosion. It is near or at dead center under the span.


139 posted on 10/08/2022 7:08:04 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: fso301

See number 49

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4099118/posts


140 posted on 10/08/2022 7:09:38 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last messa)
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