Russian troops are trying to protect the Crimean Bridge and have pulled eight barges to it, as satellite images show, reports the British Ministry of Defense.
According to British intelligence, an analysis of satellite images revealed eight barges on the south side of the Crimean Bridge. The installation began on May 10 and was completed on May 22.
“These barges were placed by Russian forces in an attempt to defend the bridge and shipping channel, reducing the angles of approach for Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV),” the report says.
The previously installed structures were damaged by storms, which reduced their effectiveness.
Source: UK intelligence
Ukraine's attacks in Crimea
The Ukrainian military has already conducted dozens of operations in Crimea and the Black Sea. With the help of naval drones, they destroyed a number of Russian ships and attacked the Crimean Bridge, which is a key logistical crossing for Russia.
Recently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the Kerch ferry crossing with ATACMS missiles and blocked traffic.
Besides, Defense Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian tugboat of Project 498 Saturn in Crimea with the help of marine drones. During the operation, the intelligence forces broke through the Russian defenses in the Black Sea.