The huge fireball explosion was caught on camera as Ukrainian forces obliterated a strategic Russian bridge in Kherson, dealing a major setback to Vladimir Putin’s military operations.
The bridge, which crossed the Konka River, was reduced to rubble in a precision airstrike. This vital supply route had been used by Russian forces to transport weapons and reinforcements for more than three years. However, Ukraine’s devastating strike has forced the Kremlin to scramble for an alternative, further weakening its grip on the occupied region.
Video footage captured the moment a pinpoint missile strike shattered two sections of the bridge, sending them plunging into the river below. A massive fireball erupted, followed by thick plumes of smoke that quickly spread over the occupied area. The strike rocked the nearby town of Oleshky, leaving Russian troops stunned by the sudden loss of a critical supply route.
The Konka River, a key tributary of the Dnipro River, has been a dividing line between Ukrainian-controlled and Russian-occupied areas of Kherson. This latest attack not only disrupts Russian supply lines but also signals Ukraine’s ability to strike deep into enemy-held territory.
The attack comes shortly after Ukraine successfully tested its new Long Neptune missile, a powerful combat weapon with an impressive 621-mile range. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the missile had already been deployed in battle, marking a major advancement in Ukraine’s military firepower.
Despite a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, Putin has refused to agree, instead delaying negotiations with stalling tactics. Zelensky lashed out at the Russian leader, accusing him of lying about wanting peace while secretly planning further military offensives.
Ukrainian intelligence warns that Russia is massing troops along the eastern border, with signs pointing to a potential invasion of the Sumy region. Zelensky issued a stark warning:
“We are aware of this and will counter it. The buildup of Russian forces indicates that Moscow intends to keep ignoring diplomacy. It is clear that Russia is prolonging the war.”
In a high-level virtual summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, world leaders called for an end to the fighting and explored ways to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses. Starmer confirmed that European military officials will meet on Thursday to discuss a possible Ukraine peacekeeping force, signaling increased international pressure on Moscow.
The British PM also condemned Russia’s refusal to negotiate, accusing Putin of deliberately dragging out the war to buy time for new offensives.
With Ukraine ramping up its counterattacks and Putin refusing to back down, the battle for Kherson and the wider war rages on with no end in sight.
