Ukrainian Forces Strike Key Crimea-Mainland Bridge in Kherson Region
On the night of June 19-20, 2026, Ukraine's defence forces hit a road bridge over the Henichesk Strait connecting occupied Crimea to the mainland, along with a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system and UAV ground control stations.
Attack on Bridge and Other Targets
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night of June 19-20, 2026, units from Ukraine's defence forces struck a road bridge over the Henichesk Strait near the town of Henichesk in Kherson Oblast. The bridge links Henichesk to the Arabat Spit and serves as a logistical route between Russian-occupied Crimea and the Ukrainian mainland.
Additionally, a Russian Pantsir-S air defence gun-missile system was hit near the settlement of Dolynske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Previous Strikes on June 19
On June 19, strikes were also carried out on Russian UAV ground control stations near the settlements of Soledar in Donetsk Oblast, Hrozove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Terebreno in Russia's Belgorod Oblast.
These attacks are part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian logistics, air defence capabilities, and drone operations. No specific details on damage or casualties were provided by the Ukrainian military.
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