The attack on the Crimean Bridge was committed by the regime in Kiev, stated Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday.
The decision to target the Crimean Bridge was made by Ukrainian officials, their military, and with the participation of US, and UK Special Services, added the ministry in a statement.
“Today’s attack on the Crimean Bridge was committed by the Kiev regime. This regime is a terrorist one and has all the signs of an international organized criminal group,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram.
Overnight, two unmanned surface vehicles attacked the infrastructure, according to the Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee.
“At 3:05 [6:05 GMT] two Ukrainian unmanned underwater vehicles carried out an attack on the Crimean Bridge. As a result of the terrorist attack, the road part of the Crimean Bridge was damaged, while two adults were killed and one child was injured,” the statement said.
Russian investigators are identifying those involved in the organization of the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge carried out by the Kiev regime’s special services and armed units, according to the committee.
“The necessary examinations have been appointed as part of the criminal case. The investigation is identifying individuals from the Ukrainian special services and armed units involved in the organization and execution of this crime,” stated the committee.
Source: Sputnik
Edited by Souha Suleiman