The operation lasted several months. SSU agents mined the supports of this illegal structure. Without any civilian casualties, the first explosive device was activated today at 4:44 a.m!

The underwater supports of the pillars were severely damaged at the bottom — 1 100 kg of explosives in TNT equivalent contributed to this. The bridge is now in an emergency condition.

The Head of the Security Service, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, personally supervised the operation and coordinated its planning.

‘God loves the Trinity, and the Security Service of Ukraine always sees things through to the end and never repeats itself. We previously struck the Crimean Bridge twice, in 2022 and 2023. Today, we continued this tradition, this time underwater. There is no place for any illegal russian objects on our territory. Therefore, the Crimean Bridge is a completely legitimate target, especially since the enemy used it as a logistical artery to supply its troops. Crimea is Ukraine, and any manifestations of occupation will receive a harsh response from us,’ said Vasyl Maliuk.