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Kerch Bridge…Is On Fire

Nadin Brzezinski
2 min readOct 8, 2022

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Photos of the fire, via Telegram

Update One:

Multiple Russian media outlets and channels on Telegram are reporting that the National Anti-Terrorism Committee believes this was a truck with explosives on the span. This dropped two sections of the bridge and ignited the fuel train. Linking to just one of these sources.

The bridge that connects the Crimean peninsula to the Kuban Oblast had a major fire. As I write, the fire is not out. It involves a train with plenty of fuel cars on it.

It caught fire as the sun was rising in Ukraine. At first, it was suggested it was photoshop. Turns out this bridge is on fire.

Speculation is flying on Telegram. With Russian posters thinking it was sabotage. (Until we get more, I happen to agree with them.)

This bridge is essential for Russian supply lines. The fire will warp the rail line. It could damage other areas of the bridge.

We know there was a likely explosion:

An explosion is reported near the Crimean bridge in the city of Kerch. According to preliminary data, there was a sabotage. There is no official information yet. send news

We also know the fire is very intense. Per Russian sources, and this is just breaking:

A fuel tank caught fire on the Crimean bridge. Road services and the Ministry…

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Nadin Brzezinski
Nadin Brzezinski

Written by Nadin Brzezinski

Historian by training. Former day to day reporter. Sometimes a geek who enjoys a good miniatures game. You can find me at CounterSocial, Mastodon and rarely FB

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