00:00Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russian supply lines, destroying another key bridge within Russian territory, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
00:10This marks the second bridge within days to be targeted, and reports suggest a third critical bridge in Russia's Kursk region has also been destroyed.
00:19Although official confirmation from both Ukraine and Russia is pending, military analysts believe the destruction of these bridges could isolate Russian troops along a broad stretch of the border.
00:30This would cut off vital resupply routes and reinforcements as Ukrainian forces continue to advance from the east, tightening their encirclement of Russian troops.
00:40The reported destruction of the third bridge comes nearly two weeks after Ukrainian forces launched a ground incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
00:48This marks the largest invasion of Russian territory since World War II.
00:53Russian media reports that hundreds of thousands of civilians have been ordered to evaluate the area.
00:58In his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted at the broader goals of this operation.
01:06He spoke of creating a buffer zone on the aggressor's territory, echoing the justifications used by Russian President Vladimir Putin for his own offensive into Ukraine's Kharkiv region earlier this summer.
01:18Zelensky's comments suggest that Kiev may aim to hold Russian territory to protect Ukraine and potentially use it as leverage in future peace negotiations.
01:28The bridge in question crossed the same river in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have reportedly taken control of around 80 settlements.
01:37Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Olschuk confirmed the strike, stating that it would severely impact Russia's logistical capabilities.
01:45In a video shared on Telegram, smoke is seen rising from the bridge, with damage evident on its surface.
01:52Olschuk also highlighted the precision of Ukrainian pilots in targeting Russian strongholds, equipment, and crucial supply routes.
02:00Just days earlier, another bridge on the same river was similarly destroyed, further crippling Russia's ability to sustain its military operations in the region.
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