Pletenchuk: the destruction of Russian ships affects the defense of the Crimean bridge

The invaders have joined the defense of the illegally built bridge across the Kerch Strait with a large number of soldiers. However, the structure is vulnerable from the south.

The destruction of Russian warships affects the defense of the Crimean Bridge. Although the invaders are very closely guarding this illegal construction, Dmytro Pletenchuk, the spokesman for the Navy of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said.

This is one of the most protected facilities in Russia, as far as possible. Representatives of many types of Russian troops are present there. Earlier (ed.: near the Crimean bridge) every morning you could see at least two ships, one from the north, one from the south, guarding the structure. Now there are no ships from the south, noted Pletenchuk.

However, near the bridge there are maritime security, FSB, observation posts, air defense systems, cover and other military formations. But at a sufficient distance according to the statutes, they cannot perform these duties there for the sixth day now, the spokesman emphasized.

Dmytro Pletenchuk noted that the occupiers relocated the most valuable assets to the naval base in Novorossiysk. There they disperse the ships to reduce losses. Russian ships are also located between the ports of Sochi and Tuapse. In this way, the invaders are trying to hide them from Ukraine.

USM recently wrote that the Russians are already moving ship repair bases from Crimea to the territory of the Russian Federation.

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, also said that the actions of special forces in the Black Sea are preparations for the liberation of Crimea.