Bato Munkujev, commander of the 37th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade battalion of the Russian Ground Forces, reportedly committed suicide. His death is linked to his failure to provide fuel and ammunition to his subordinates following the Chonhar Bridge attack.
Russian forces have deployed a pontoon bridge in Chonhar to facilitate lorry traffic between Russian-occupied Crimea and Kherson Oblast, following damage to the main Chonhar bridge, leading to queues of lorries.
Satellite images have revealed significant damage to the Chonhar Bridge in Crimea, which connects the peninsula to mainland Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have indicated the bridge was destroyed, while Russia is reportedly concealing the extent of the damage.
Occupied Crimea is experiencing growing shortages of food and fuel due to logistical problems and Ukrainian attacks on supply routes, such as the Chonhar Bridge, leading authorities to introduce rationing and residents to face empty shelves.
Satellite images have been released showing the aftermath of two Ukrainian drone attacks on the Chonhar Bridge, which connects temporarily occupied Crimea and Kherson Oblast.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that June and July will be decisive for the future of the war, while also discussing an updated energy strategy with the World Bank and the outcomes of the Ukraine-NB8 summit. He also revealed that his open letter to Putin achieved its goal of showing allies Moscow's rejection of peace.
Ukraine's new heavy attack drone, Behemoth, with a 75-kilogram warhead, struck the Chonhar Bridge, a crucial supply route for Crimea, causing significant damage and marking its first operational deployment.
Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly struck the Chonhar Bridge again, as well as the bridge connecting Henichesk with the Arabat Spit, leading to blocked traffic through the Dzhankoi Checkpoint.
Satellite images reveal significant truck traffic jams have formed on the approaches to the pontoon bridge near Chonhar, following recent strikes in the area.
Ukrainian commanders report that Russians have stopped military material transport on the main road to Crimea after Ukrainian forces struck the Chonhar Bridge for the second time in three days.
Ukrainian forces have intensified attacks on the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway and the Chonhar bridge, critical supply routes to annexed Crimea, targeting fuel tankers and cargo vehicles and leading to a fuel crisis on the peninsula.