BREAKING: Ukraine did it again! KERCH BRIDGE in CRIMEA targeted causing SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE[REUPLOAD]
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:05⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to an ATP Geopolitics breaking news video focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Overview of Kerch Bridge Attacks and Ukrainian Methods
🎦 00:05-01:12⏩
- Jonathan reports on another attack on the Kerch Bridge, noting it's been a while since the last major one, which was a "massive success" for Ukraine in terms of PR and logistics, involving an explosive-laden lorry and a fuel train.
- He highlights that Ukrainians typically avoid repeating attack methods, making a direct repeat of the previous Kerch Bridge attack unlikely.
- The new attack style was somewhat anticipated, given Russia's defensive measures against naval and maritime assaults.
Russian Defensive Measures and Ukrainian USV Development
🎦 01:12-02:43⏩
- Jonathan reminds viewers of the Kerch Bridge's strategic importance, connecting mainland Russia to occupied Crimea, famously built by Putin.
- He notes that certain pillars and support structures of the bridge are particularly vulnerable.
- To protect against underwater threats (submarines, submarine-style drones, or surface drones), Russia has intentionally sunk ships and ferries, and deployed booms around the bridge.
- Meanwhile, Ukraine has been actively developing its Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) technology.
Ukrainian SBU Claims Responsibility for Kerch Bridge Attack
🎦 02:44-03:58⏩
- Jonathan presents footage and reports confirming the attack, with Christopher Miller of the Financial Times stating that Ukraine's SBU security service is behind the "audacious drone attack."
- The SBU claims its agents mined the bridge's underwater supports with 1,100 kilograms of TNT, detonated that morning.
- H.I. Sutton reports that the SBU targeted a support column via an "underwater approach," and while the bridge was damaged, it was not destroyed.
Initial Damage Assessment and Bridge Closure
🎦 03:59-05:00⏩
- Jonathan discusses the immediate assessment of the damage, noting that current visual evidence shows a large plume of water but doesn't confirm a structural collapse of the bridge.
- He presumes the Russians will be cautious and likely close the bridge for inspection, especially given claims of an "emergency situation."
Special Kherson Cat's Report and SBU Chief Vasil Malyuk's Involvement
🎦 05:00-06:18⏩
- Jonathan references Special Kherson Cat's detailed thread, confirming the SBU's successful "underwater sabotage operation" as Ukraine's third strike on the bridge.
- The operation, planned for several months, involved placing explosives on underwater supports, detonated at 4:44 AM, causing "significant structural damage to the base of the bridge" with 1,100 kg of TNT.
- SBU Chief Lieutenant General Vasil Malyuk personally oversaw the operation, affirming the bridge's status as a legitimate military target due to its use for Russian logistical support.
Visual Evidence and Attack Location
🎦 06:18-07:12⏩
- Jonathan reviews visual evidence of the explosion, noting its precise geolocation to one of the bridge's pillars.
- He observes distinctive circular structures around the pillars in the video, speculating they might be for "extra suspension or extra structural support."
- He humorously suggests Russian personnel would be reluctant to conduct diving inspections due to fear of further explosions.
Speculation on Attack Methodology: Underwater Drones and Sabotage
🎦 07:14-09:27⏩
- Jonathan discusses reports from sources like MAKS24 and War Translated, indicating the Kerch Bridge was attacked by underwater drones.
- He recalls advocating for torpedo-style drones for over a year, seeing them as "incredibly useful" for operations, such as hiding near Novorossiysk to ambush ships.
- While the current attack implies explosives were attached directly to the pillar, Jonathan speculates on how this might have been achieved, possibly by underwater drones releasing explosives onto the structure.
Russian Reactions and Strategic Impact of the Attack
🎦 09:28-11:31⏩
- Jonathan reports on the predictable Russian reaction, noting widespread panic in Russian media and declarations that "the entire coast of Crimea is in danger" from surface and underwater targets (USVs/BEC).
- He considers this "very good news" for Ukraine, as it will disrupt bridge usage, impacting supplies to Crimea and support for Russian forces.
- The attack also carries a significant PR boost for Ukraine and will create psychological repercussions for Russia, leading to paranoia and increased logistical and economic costs for security checks.
- Jonathan concludes that despite the bridge not collapsing, the attack will severely affect Russian bridge usage in the short term, necessitating "structural refitting and jiggery-pokery."
Meme Culture and Predictive Humour
🎦 11:31-12:42⏩
- Jonathan highlights the rapid emergence of memes following the attack, particularly those featuring SBU Chief Vasil Malyuk.
- He notes a meme of Malyuk "overlooking the Kremlin," which was actually created after a previous airbase attack, where people predicted the Kerch Bridge would be the next target – a prediction that came true.
- He praises this "absolutely brilliant stuff," appreciating the humour and predictive nature of online communities.
Compromised Webcam Surveillance and Strategic Implications
🎦 12:43-14:25⏩
- Jonathan shares a report from Anton Gerashchenko, pointing out the significant detail that Ukrainian forces had "free access to the webcams" on the Kerch Bridge.
- This suggests that the entire video surveillance system of the strategic facility was compromised, and the duration of this compromise is unknown.
- Jonathan draws parallels to spy films where surveillance footage is looped to allow covert operations, suggesting a similar tactic might have been used to execute the attack unnoticed.
Wrap up
🎦 14:26-14:53⏩
- Jonathan concludes the breaking news update, advising viewers to watch his other videos from the day, including analyses of the recent airbase attacks.
- He anticipates further news will emerge and promises to keep his audience informed.
- He expresses positive sentiment for Ukraine, stating, "It's been a pretty good week for Ukraine. Long may it continue."
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