Ukraine hits Crimean Bridge for the third time, Russia attacks Sumy - Tuesday brief

Russia's barbaric shelling of Sumy

Russia brutally shelled the center of the border city Sumy with rocket artillery.

Russian forces deliberately struck the center of Sumy, hitting residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. As a result of the attack, three people were killed, and many others were injured. A rescue operation is ongoing.

Zelenskyy called the shelling "barbaric" and emphasized that one of the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) shells did not explode, instead piercing the wall of an apartment on the ninth floor. According to him, this is clear evidence of Russia’s intent to continue the war.

Third strike on Crimean Bridge: Ukraine's SBU reveals daring new op - video

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted another unique operation and struck the Crimean Bridge for the third time.

The operation lasted several months. First, SBU agents mined the pillars of this illegal facility.

And today, without any civilian casualties, the first explosive device was activated at 4:44 am local time.

The explosion severely damaged the underwater supports of the pillars at the bottom level. The SBU notes that 1,100 kg of TNT equivalent explosives were used. The bridge is severely damaged.

Drapatyi gets new assignment from Zelenskyy: 100% focus on battlefield

"Mykhailo Drapaty will focus exclusively on combat matters and has been appointed Commander of the Joint Forces to be 100% engaged with the front. Regarding the Ground Forces system, especially tasks like training, preparation, changes in the Territorial Recruitment Centers, and everything related to that, a different person will be responsible," the president said.

Russian attack hits Ukrainian Kramatorsk gas line, thousands left without supply

Russian forces attacked the gas supply system of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region yesterday, leaving about 3,000 subscribers without gas.

"Yesterday, the enemy struck the city, damaging the gas supply system. In particular, a high-pressure distribution gas pipeline was hit, causing a fire that was visible from various parts of the city," the City Council stated.

An emergency crew quickly localized the emergency situation. As a result, 2,788 subscribers in the city and the settlement of Yasnohirka were left without gas.

The exact consequences of the attack are still being assessed, and specialists will soon begin repair work.

Ukraine's Air Force responds to reports of Russia preparing payback for Spiderweb operation

Following the strikes on Russian air bases with strategic aircraft, Moscow may retaliate largely. The Air Force of Ukraine warns that the threat of new attacks from Russia remains, although no obvious signals have been recorded so far.

The New York Times, citing American officials, wrote that Russia is expected to retaliate against Ukraine for the SBU's strikes on air bases with strategic aircraft.

“What could be the threatening actions of strategic aviation? It can fly to the launch area, Saratov region, and launch missiles from there. A threat is when there is information that aircraft are likely to be equipped with missiles or that munitions are being brought to temporary or permanent airfields. Then it is a threat to us, we should expect attacks,” Air Force says.