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'200-year-old Strategy': Ukraine says Russia sinking ships to shield Crimean bridge from sea drones
- Russia has sunk several vessels by the Crimean bridge as a defense strategy against Ukrainian sea drones. Satellite images show six objects believed to be sunken ships in the area.
- The use of "block ships" as a defense tactic is an old response to a new threat. Russia is responding to the emerging technology of Ukrainian sea drones by sinking ships in front of the bridge to prevent attacks.
- The Kerch Bridge, which serves as a crucial supply route for Russia, has been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian forces. The sinking of the vessels and the installation of barriers aim to protect the bridge from future attacks.
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'200-year-old Strategy': Ukraine says Russia sinking ships to shield Crimean bridge from sea drones
Satellite images captured by Planet Labs PBC on the 19th of August exhibit an absence of objects in the waters south of the bridge. However, by the 21st of August, two vessels appear on the scene
·Mumbai, India
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Ukraine says Russia is 'sinking ships' to protect Crimean bridge – here's what we found
Satellite images appear to show six "sunk" vessels at the Crimean bridge over a seven-day period. The bridge is strategically important for Russia and has come under repeated attacks throughout the war.
·United Kingdom
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At least six “block ships” appeared in the water near the structure. This is evidenced by satellite images.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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