Ukraine Navy hits Russian boats guarding Crimea Bridge
Photo: The Ukrainian Navy struck two Russian patrol boats guarding the Kerch Bridge (Getty Images)
On the night of April 30, the Ukrainian Navy struck two Russian patrol boats that were guarding the Kerch Bridge.
Last night, the Ukrainian Navy struck a Russian naval and boat fleet in the Kerch Strait area.
"The FSB patrol boat Sobol and the anti-sabotage boat Grachonok were hit. As a result of the strike, Russia suffered irreparable and medical losses," the Navy emphasizes.
It explains that these boats are key units of the FSB Border Guard Service and the Russian Navy, used to guard the Kerch Bridge and combat saboteurs.
"This is yet another example of the effective work of the Ukrainian Navy and the consistent reduction of Russia’s capabilities in the Black Sea," the Ukrainian military notes.
Ukraine Navy hits Russian boats guarding Crimea Bridge pic.twitter.com/Jfe9lLzALk
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) April 30, 2026
Attacks on Crimean Bridge
Ukraine has already struck the Crimean Bridge on multiple occasions.
The first attack occurred on October 8, 2022, at 6 a.m. Kyiv time, an explosion occurred on the railway section of the bridge. As a result, two sections of the road collapsed, and the railway tracks were also damaged.
The second attack was on July 17, 2023. On that occasion, the structure was struck by two surface drones, causing one of the bridge spans to collapse.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed responsibility for these operations.
On June 3, 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine carried out another operation and struck the Crimean Bridge for the third time.
Ukraine emphasizes that this structure is a legitimate military target, as Russia built it on occupied territory and uses it as a key logistical artery to supply its troops.
The Crimean Bridge connects the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula with Russian territory. Construction began following the annexation of Crimea in 2014: the road section opened in 2018, and the rail section at the end of 2019.
