Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArpan RaiFriday 12 June 2026 12:31 BSTKyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehiclesThe Ukrainian military claims to have destroyed 50 Russian military vehicles in a strike on the Armiansk bridge, which connects occupied Crimea to mainland Ukraine.Ukraine's 1st Separate Assault Regiment Da Vinci stated the attack "completely paralysed" this crucial logistical route, rendering it unusable for Russian forces.Kyiv reported that the targeted Russian vehicles were laden with ammunition and fuel, intended for use near the Zaporizhzhia oblast.Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, asserted that Ukraine possesses the capability to fully sever Russia’s access to Crimea in the "near future".Separately, ambassadors from the UK, France, and Germany met at the Russian foreign ministry yesterday as part of a Europe-led initiative for new peace talks, with Russia indicating openness to European proposals.In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehiclesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in