STANISLAV POHORILOV — SATURDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2022, 10:16
Dmitrii Peskov, the Russian presidential press secretary said that there are no forecasts as for how fast the Crimean Bridge could be restored after the fire yet, as railway communication with the occupied peninsula has been stopped.
Source: Russian propaganda news agency RIA Novosti
Quote from Peskov: "No, there are no forecasts yet (regarding the restoration of the Crimean Bridge – ed.)".
Quote: It is also reported that all trains that link Russia and the occupied Crimea, and which were planned to be sent in the near future, will temporarily not depart due to the fire on the Crimean Bridge. In addition, the sale of train tickets to Crimea has been suspended.
On the morning of 8 October, it was revealed that a powerful fire was observed on the railway line of the Crimean Bridge.
Occupation authorities of Crimea stated that a truck allegedly exploded on the Crimean Bridge.
Vladimir Putin, the President of the aggressor country has been informed about the fire on the Crimean Bridge; he has instructed government officials to create a government commission.
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Mandurang76 on October 8th, 2022 at 10:54 UTC »
Ships do not pass the Street of Kertsj at this moment as can be seen on MarineTraffic.
cmpgamer on October 8th, 2022 at 10:15 UTC »
Add on the fact that the Russians in Crimea now have to ration their groceries.
ExplorerHead795 on October 8th, 2022 at 08:47 UTC »
The other rail line supplying Russian Occupation troops in Kherson is within artillery range of Ukraine. Just go home while you still can Russia