Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the bridge to the Crimean peninsula, which was partially destroyed by an explosion in October. The Kremlin released video footage on Monday showing the head of state crossing the bridge behind the wheel of a Mercedes (see above). It was Putin’s first visit to the annexed Ukrainian peninsula since the Russian military offensive began on February 24.
Also released by the Kremlin were photos showing the Russian ruler talking to workers involved in repairing the bridge. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Chusnullin informed the head of state about the progress of the repair work, according to the Moscow presidential office. According to observers, the Russian ruler is trying to boost the desolate morale of the Russian troops in Ukraine with the propaganda campaign.
Moscow blames Ukraine for the attack
Partially damaged by a massive explosion in October, the bridge connects Crimea across the Kerch Strait to mainland Russia. Russian authorities had blamed Ukrainian units for the alleged truck attack.
The explosion of the Crimean bridge in October killed three people. That such an important structure could be hit so far from the front was seen as a setback for Moscow. Inaugurated by Putin in 2018, the bridge is mainly used to transport military equipment for the Russian army fighting in Ukraine. It could take almost a year for the connection across the Kerch Strait to Russia’s Krasnodar Krai to be fully restored.
Source: Krone
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