Kerch Bridge explosion: What we know about dramatic blast on bridge connecting Crimea & Russia

A massive blast shook the Kerch Bridge, Crimea, early Saturday, local time. Shocking images of burnt rails and collapsed roads have been circulating everywhere. After Saturday's dramatic explosion on the Kerch Bridge, the situation seems to have intensified. Russia has quickly moved to restore the bridge to operations. It appears to be significantly damaged.

Observers are wondering:

what was the effect of the blast on the bridge elements, what repairs are required, and when is it safe to re-open a bridge after such an event?

There are also a lot of theories; their credibility might be questionable. Russia suggested this was a truck bomb but didn't clarify who was behind it. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of an act of terrorism by attacking the bridge.





Security camera footage released on social media showed a truck from the Russian city of Krasnodar was moving west across the bridge at the time of the explosion. The Russian officials named Samir Yusubov, a young Krasnodar man, the truck's owner, and added an older relative was the driver.

Russia built the bridge at the cost of 3.7 billion dollars after acquiring Crimea in 2014. It is Europe's longest bridge, and it links Russia to Crimea across the Kerch Strait. The 19-kilometre bridge is an essential factor for the economic and social links. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has become a critical asset for Russian military supplies and telecommunications.

FAQs

Q. Where is Crimean Bridge located?
A. It is located over the Kerch Strait connecting Russia and Crimea.


Q. What caused the explosion on Kerch Bridge?
A. A truck bomb is supposed to have caused the explosion on the bridge.