The restoration of damaged bridge to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea According to British intelligence experts, it could take almost a year. “Russian efforts to repair the Crimean bridge continue, but it is unlikely to be fully operational before September 2023,” reads the Department of Defense’s daily Ukraine War Intelligence Update in London.
The bridge, which is important for the supply of the Russian invasion troops in Ukraine, was severely damaged by an explosion on October 8th.
According to a briefing to Russian President Vladimir Putin, that work on the road bridge would restrict traffic until March 2023, the British experts continue. The repair of the railway line was contractually agreed until September 2023. One track is currently usable, but train traffic is still restricted. In the winter months, the repair work will also depend heavily on the weather conditions.