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According to the report, the beginning of June proved to be extremely successful for the Security Service of Ukraine. Less than two days after Operation Spider’s Web, whose boldness and extraordinary nature shook the world, Ukrainian special forces attacked the Crimean Bridge. This is the third attack on the Russian-built structure, this time carried out underwater. Espresso media outlet recalls, recently, the explosion of the Crimean Bridge, around which Russia had built a true cargo cult, took place on June 3. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the operation had been months in the making. Agents planted explosives on the bridge supports and later activated them without any civilian casualties. Ukrainian special forces say the underwater supports were heavily damaged at the seabed level using 1,100 kg of explosives in TNT equivalent. The SBU reported that the bridge is now effectively in critical condition.
The report also stated that it’s extremely important to understand that the explosion was carried out at the seabed, at a depth of about 10 meters. That’s why there was no fire show like in previous cases. The real condition of the support structure can only be assessed during diving operations. Moreover, this also means that any repair work will be correspondingly difficult,” Defense Express described the special operation. The authors of the article raised questions about the method used to strike the bridge, pointing out the logistical and technical challenges involved. "Placing over one ton of explosives — just the explosive material itself, without casing — would have been nearly impossible for divers to achieve,” Defense Express experts noted. “One of the few realistic scenarios involves the use of underwater drones. This theory gains weight especially considering the recent lack of public information about such systems, despite their clear potential.”
The report added that among the most likely candidates named in the article is the Marichka underwater drone. This view is shared, for example, by Valerii Riabykh, Director of Development at the information and consulting company Defense Express. “Since there are more powerful explosives available, the actual weight might have been closer to 500 kg. Some experts now speculate that an underwater guided drone, like the previously shown Marichka, could have been used,” the military expert noted on Espreso TV. Marichka is a multipurpose strike underwater unmanned vehicle of Ukrainian production. The drone is designed to engage a wide range of targets — boats, ships, bridge supports, and coastal fortifications. It can also be used for reconnaissance or cargo transport. The manufacturers highlight Marichka’s low noise level and stealth. Additionally, the drone carries powerful ammunition and can resist enemy electronic warfare systems. The drone can travel over 1,000 km, a distance unreachable for many missiles and torpedoes. Developers call this the most important advantage. A year ago, they emphasized Marichka’s ability to destroy underwater objects, including bridge supports. Russia ignored this information back then.
Watch the report on the YT link.
The report also stated that it’s extremely important to understand that the explosion was carried out at the seabed, at a depth of about 10 meters. That’s why there was no fire show like in previous cases. The real condition of the support structure can only be assessed during diving operations. Moreover, this also means that any repair work will be correspondingly difficult,” Defense Express described the special operation. The authors of the article raised questions about the method used to strike the bridge, pointing out the logistical and technical challenges involved. "Placing over one ton of explosives — just the explosive material itself, without casing — would have been nearly impossible for divers to achieve,” Defense Express experts noted. “One of the few realistic scenarios involves the use of underwater drones. This theory gains weight especially considering the recent lack of public information about such systems, despite their clear potential.”
The report added that among the most likely candidates named in the article is the Marichka underwater drone. This view is shared, for example, by Valerii Riabykh, Director of Development at the information and consulting company Defense Express. “Since there are more powerful explosives available, the actual weight might have been closer to 500 kg. Some experts now speculate that an underwater guided drone, like the previously shown Marichka, could have been used,” the military expert noted on Espreso TV. Marichka is a multipurpose strike underwater unmanned vehicle of Ukrainian production. The drone is designed to engage a wide range of targets — boats, ships, bridge supports, and coastal fortifications. It can also be used for reconnaissance or cargo transport. The manufacturers highlight Marichka’s low noise level and stealth. Additionally, the drone carries powerful ammunition and can resist enemy electronic warfare systems. The drone can travel over 1,000 km, a distance unreachable for many missiles and torpedoes. Developers call this the most important advantage. A year ago, they emphasized Marichka’s ability to destroy underwater objects, including bridge supports. Russia ignored this information back then.
Watch the report on the YT link.