Operation Kerch Strait: Ukraine Targets Sergey Kotov and Crimean Bridge in Coordinated Strike!

In a stunning display of military prowess and strategic planning, Ukrainian forces launched a daring and coordinated attack on the Crimean Bridge and Russian naval assets in the Black Sea during the early hours of March 5, 2024. The operation, which involved the use of both aerial and maritime drones, targeted two key symbols of Russian power and aggression in the region: the strategically important 19-kilometer (12-mile) bridge connecting the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula to the Russian mainland, and the Russian Navy’s newest patrol ship, the Sergey Kotov, a state-of-the-art Project 22160 vessel valued at an impressive 65 million dollars.

The attack on the Crimean Bridge was a carefully orchestrated effort, carried out using a combination of aerial drones and maritime drones launched from the vicinity of the Kerch Strait. The impact of the assault was immediately felt, as traffic across the structure was temporarily halted, forcing Russian authorities to suspend movement on the bridge for several hours. The significance of this target cannot be overstated; since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the bridge has stood as a symbol of Russia’s control over the peninsula, serving as a vital supply line for Russian military forces in the region. By targeting this critical…