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Russia Damages Kherson’s Korabel Bridge, Severing Utilities and Spurring Mass Evacuations

Ukrainian forces have bolstered anti-landing defenses on Korabel Island to counter an escalating campaign of drone strikes backed by guided bombs.

A car with volunteers drives over a damaged bridge after Russian air bomb attacks in Kherson, Ukraine on August 4.
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Overview

  • The Ostriv road bridge was hit by guided aerial bombs on August 2 and remains damaged but passable under strict traffic restrictions.
  • More than 1,000 civilians have been evacuated from Korabel as continuous attacks have cut gas, electricity and water supplies.
  • Russian drones and artillery continue to strike Kherson city and the island district with little regard for civilian areas.
  • Evacuation convoys have so far avoided enemy fire, but high drone activity has prevented repair teams from restoring utilities.
  • Defence officials say any Russian amphibious landing on Korabel is unlikely because of geographic barriers and reinforced anti-landing positions.