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2022-10-09 22:31:01 Russian President Putin called the explosions on the Crimean bridge a "terrorist attack" and said that the "Ukrainian special services" were their organizers and perpetrators. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 22:08:01 The restoration of the Crimean bridge is possible only after 3-5 months, said Vadym Denysenko, adviser to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

He noted that it would take Russia at least a month to make bridge span alone. In addition, a period of storms will soon begin in the Kerch Strait, which will make it impossible to carry out repair work.

"Therefore, it is realistic to say that the bridge will be restored no earlier than in three to five months. I mean the roadbed." Open / Comment

2022-10-09 21:45:27 The US Congress submitted a draft law to recognize the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 10:55:03 More photos from Zaporizhzhia

REMINDER: #RussiaIsATerroristState Open / Comment

2022-10-09 10:33:01 Russian troops fired nearly 70 shells at the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight — Regional Military Administration

The Russians shelled the cities and villages of the Dnipropetrovsk region with Grad MRLs and heavy artillery. According to preliminary reports, people were not injured. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 10:11:01 The Russian Federation once again expressed its desire for negotiations through mediators, who should "convince Kyiv to withdraw its troops and give up the annexed territories”. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 09:45:03 The explosion on Crimean Bridge will not permanently disrupt critical Russian ground lines of communication to Crimea, but its aftermath is likely to increase friction in Russian logistics for some time — Institute for the Study of War

Russian forces will likely still be able to transport heavy military equipment via the railroad.

Russian officials will likely intensify security checks on all vehicles crossing the bridge, however, adding delays to the movement of Russian military equipment, personnel, and supplies to Crimea. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 09:25:09 President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that very fierce battles are taking place in the Bakhmut area of Donetsk region, and the Ukrainian military is holding its positions. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 09:03:06 One lane out of four is open on the Crimea bridge. Only cars are allowed through. Open / Comment

2022-10-09 08:43:01 Germany announces more weapons deliveries for Ukraine, as reported by CNN. German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht promised more weapon deliveries for Ukraine, including the IRIS-T air defense system, and a total of 100 tanks from Greece and Slovakia. Open / Comment