Kerch Bridge, built by Russia in 2018 after occupying Crimea, has been severely damaged. Not sure how much of it was destroyed, but if they were successful this will make it pretty impossible for Russia to defend Crimea once Ukraine moves in.
It was seen as a weak point for as long as Russia had been holding the territory, but now it looks like they hit it. You can watch the beginning of this video to learn about its strategic importance
From BBC
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It is hard to exaggerate the significance, and symbolism, of seeing the bridge on fire. Opened by President Putin in 2018, it was meant to symbolise that Crimea was Russian.
Russia has used the bridge to move military equipment, ammunition, and personnel from Russia to battlefields in southern Ukraine.
As such, Ukrainian authorities said it was a legitimate target, as they vow to retake the peninsula.
Any attack on Crimea, where the Russian army has a massive presence, will be seen as another massive humiliation for the Kremlin.
The bridge is particularly hated by Ukrainians. Social media in Ukraine erupted in celebration on seeing the fire - one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 70.
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