Russia Deploys Boom Defenses In Crimea After Ukraine Attacks On Kerch Bridge, Black Sea Fleet

Russia has deployed floating, spiked boom defences in Crimea to protect against Ukrainian drone attacks targeting critical infrastructure like bridges. The booms, used to slow down unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), have proven effective in safeguarding vessels within Crimean harbours. Kyiv has increased drone strikes on Crimea, impacting Russian logistics and prompting President Zelensky to request long-range weapons from allies. Tensions escalated after Russia withdrew from a deal allowing safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea waterway. Zelensky aims to reclaim Crimea, justifying attacks on the Kerch bridge.