Missile event in Crimea, Kerch area, Ukraine on Thu 30th May 2024

30th May 2024

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Steamer "Avangard" hit in Kerch: 2-3 km from the Kerch Bridge

Last night, the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the ferry crossing in Kerch with ATACMS missiles

As a result of the attack, two ferries serving rail and road transport were significantly damaged. One of them ran aground, blocking the entire crossing through Kerch.

Thanks to the successful combat work of Ukrainian missile operators, the military logistics of the Russians on the peninsula were significantly weakened.

The attack appears to have been carried out by an "ATACMS" with a unitary warhead, so the main damage is likely internal.

The length of the train ferry is ≈109 m

Car - ≈130 m

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Ukraine (UKR)

Crimea ( Kerch area )

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