Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful explosion on a bridge linking Russia to Crimea, calling it an act of terrorism.
No one has claimed responsibility for damaging the 12-mile bridge, the longest in Europe. Road and rail traffic on the bridge were temporarily halted, damaging a vital supply route for the Kremlin's forces
In Kyiv, presidential adviser Mikhail Podolyak called Putin's terrorist accusations"too cynical even for Russia." "Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorism?" he said."It has not even been 24 hours since Russian planes fired 12 rockets into a residential area of Zaporizhzhia, killing 13 people and injuring more than 50. No, there is only one state terrorist and the whole world knows who he is."Russia has suffered a series of setbacks nearly eight months after invading Ukraine in a campaign many thought would be short-lived.
Traffic over the Kerch Bridge was temporarily suspended after Saturday’s blast, but both automobiles and trains were crossing again on Sunday. Russia also restarted a car ferry service. Crimea is a popular vacation resort for Russians and people trying to drive to the bridge and back onto the Russian mainland encountered hours-long traffic jams Sunday. Bradford Betz is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to
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