'Explosions' reported near Crimean Bridge after 'sea drones' attacked the area
Social media reports say the lights have been turned off after the bridge was struck twice this evening (August 4)
The area around the Crimean Bridge has reportedly been struck by "sea drones" as nearby residents report sounds of "explosions".
According to Russian-affiliated Telegram channels, there have been "several explosions" reported in the area along with the sounds of shootings.
Meanwhile social media users report the lights have been switched off along the bridge and the route itself shut off to traffic. Ships travelling through the area are being warned about the attacks.
Russian state media claims the drones are from Ukraine.
Russian channels posted this video. The man is informing vessels moving to the Kerch strait that "the enemy is attacking the Crimean Bridge with USVs and UAVs" and requests all the ships to report in case detecting the objects pic.twitter.com/hDlhhE6tPh
— Giorgi Revishvili (@revishvilig) August 4, 2023
The Russian Telegram states: "Crimean bridge under attack by sea drones. There were already several explosions, shooting is heard"
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