UK: Russia experiences acute logistical problems due to damage to Crimean Bridge

It is increasingly difficult for Russia to provide supplies to its group in the south of Ukraine due to the consequences of the sabotage on the Crimean Bridge.

The UK Defence Ministry made the remarks in an intelligence review for October 17 posted on its official Twitter account, Caliber.Az reports.

"Logistical issues faced by Russian forces in southern Ukraine have likely become more acute following damage to the Kerch Bridge on 8 October 2022. Repair efforts are ongoing, and it is open to some traffic. However, a large queue of waiting cargo trucks remains backed up near the crossing.

Russian forces operating in southern Ukraine are likely increasing logistical supply flow via Mariupol in an attempt to compensate for the reduced capacity of the Kerch Bridge.

With the Russian presence in Kherson strained, and the supply routes through Crimea degraded, the ground line of communication through Zaprizhzhya Oblast is becoming more important to the sustainability of Russia's occupation. The city of Melitopolis a junction of supply routes and hosts a major Russian aviation presence," the ministry said.

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 17 October 2022

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