Ukrainian drones nearly paralyzed the Kerch Strait crossing
Robert Brovdi (“Madyar”), commander of a unit of the Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that as a result of strikes by Ukrainian forces, the Kerch ferry crossing—a key logistical artery for Russian troops in Crimea— has almost ceased to function.
According to him, of the five ferries that provided transport between the ports of “Kavkaz” and “Crimea,” most have been destroyed, seriously damaged, or are no longer capable of moving under their own power. Some of the vessels are now being used solely as barges, which significantly reduces their effectiveness.
Brovdi noted that prior to the attacks, the crossing could transport between 180 and 250 vehicles per day, and about 80% of its capacity was used to meet the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Source: Robert Brovdi (“Madyar”).
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