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In reply to the discussion: Why has the Crimean Bridge, also called the Kerch Strait Bridge, not been blown up? [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,158 posts)38. That bridge has always been beyond the range of the missile mentioned above
The 'Tochka' missile used in the attack on the airfield mentioned above has an range of 70 km: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OTR-21_Tochka
It's about 200km from the Ukrainian mainland that they held at the start of the war. Now, it's about 300km from any territory the Ukrainians unequivocally hold. Very likely, they haven't ground-attack missiles with that range, and, yes, the Russians will be defending it from attack by aircraft.
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Why has the Crimean Bridge, also called the Kerch Strait Bridge, not been blown up? [View all]
bluewater
Mar 2022
OP
We're not talking about NATO destroying but Ukrainians who are already firing into Russia
uponit7771
Mar 2022
#12
It has been surprising that more bridges have not been blown and roads cratered
dutch777
Mar 2022
#2
"Ukraine has no missiles capable of reaching it" Are we afraid of giving Ukraine missiles that could
bluewater
Mar 2022
#5
"Plus there are water pipelines on that bridge that feed russian troops in Crimea."
bluewater
Mar 2022
#22
The OP is talking about logistics. The bridge should be blown to prevent Russia
Quixote1818
Mar 2022
#31
"That it has not is part of strategic planning" oh, please, that's sophistry.
bluewater
Mar 2022
#11
That bridge has always been beyond the range of the missile mentioned above
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2022
#38
So, you agree the US and NATO feel Russia would view it as crossing a red-line
bluewater
Mar 2022
#48
Well, it certainly would cross that line, since NATO would actually have to man the missiles
relayerbob
Mar 2022
#52
"while minimizing the risks to Ukraine" as Ukrainian cities are reduced to rubble
bluewater
Mar 2022
#54
You're the thread starter with the questions about hitting the bridge
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2022
#49
So, basically, yes, the US and NATO are afraid it would be viewed as an escalation? OK
bluewater
Mar 2022
#51