Ukraine Strikes Block Traffic on Kherson Bridges to Crimea
Russian-installed officials reported Ukraine strikes on bridges in occupied Kherson Oblast on the night of 12-13 June, blocking or restricting traffic on key routes to Crimea, while Ukraine conducted a drone strike on the Russian port of Temryuk that killed one person and sparked a fire.
Ukraine Strikes on Kherson Bridges
Russian-installed governor Volodymyr Saldo stated that Ukrainian forces attacked bridges on the Chonhar route connecting occupied Crimea and Kherson Oblast, blocking traffic towards the Dzhankoi checkpoint [1]. Saldo also reported a Ukrainian strike on the bridge connecting Henichesk and the Arabat Spit, with traffic now operating in alternating one-way mode [1]. These Ukraine strikes follow a pattern where similar actions were noted a week earlier when Saldo claimed that a drone attack damaged a bridge near Chonhar on the night of 6-7 June [1]. The reports indicate that the attacks targeted infrastructure used for movement between the occupied areas and Crimea, leading to immediate disruptions in access [1]. Ukrainian forces reportedly focused on these specific points to interrupt established supply and transit paths [1]. The governor's statements detail how traffic flow was halted in one direction on the Chonhar route while limited operations continued on the Henichesk-Arabat Spit connection [1].
Drone Attack on Temryuk Port
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian port of Temryuk killed one person and caused a fire, according to the local governor [2]. The incident was confirmed through statements from regional authorities who described the effects of the attack on the port facilities [3]. The drone strike resulted in both a fatality and visible fire damage at the location [2]. Local officials provided details on the immediate aftermath, noting the human and material impact within the port area [3]. The event aligns with reports of targeted actions against Russian infrastructure sites [2].
Ukrainian strikes block traffic on bridges connecting occupied Kherson Oblast to Crimea. — Source: ukrainskapravda
Russian Overnight Drone Barrage
Russia launched 118 drones against Ukraine on the night of 12-13 June, with Ukrainian air defences destroying or jamming 110 [4]. Three UAV hits and debris falls were recorded at multiple locations [4]. The attack involved drones directed at areas in the north, south, and east of Ukraine [4]. As of the morning after the launch, the assault remained ongoing with several Russian drones still present in the airspace [4]. Ukrainian forces achieved a high interception rate through destruction and jamming measures [4]. The scale of the deployment reached 118 drones in total during this overnight operation [4].
Civilian Casualties from Russian Attacks
Russian attacks killed two civilians and injured over 20 in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts over the past day, damaging civilian infrastructure and property [5]. In Kherson Oblast, one person was killed and 15 injured, with damage reported to business premises, a shop, a mobile phone tower, outbuildings, a gas pipeline, agricultural machinery, and cars [5]. In Donetsk Oblast, one resident of Druzhkivka was killed on 12 June, while seven others were injured across locations including four in Druzhkivka, two in Kramatorsk, and one in Kostiantynivka [5]. The strikes affected multiple civilian sites and resulted in the documented casualties across both regions [5].
Russian-installed officials report two civilians killed and over 20 injured in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts. — Source: ukrainskapravda
Daily Russian Military Losses
Russia lost 1,310 soldiers killed and wounded and 88 artillery systems over the past day [4]. These figures were reported alongside the details of the drone barrage launched during the same period [4]. The losses encompass both personnel and equipment impacts sustained in ongoing operations [4].
Ukraine Strikes and Broader Context
The sequence of Ukraine strikes on the bridges in occupied Kherson Oblast occurred alongside the separate drone action at Temryuk and the Russian drone launches [1]. Reports from Russian-installed officials and Ukrainian air force statements provide the primary accounts of these events on the night of 12-13 June [1]. The combined developments include traffic restrictions on routes to Crimea, effects at the Russian port, and defensive responses to the 118-drone attack [4]. Civilian impacts were recorded in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts from Russian actions during the same timeframe [5]. The reported Russian losses of 1,310 soldiers and 88 artillery systems add further detail to the daily military picture [4].
What to watch next: Further updates on traffic status at the affected bridges, additional details from the Temryuk port incident, and continuation of drone activity in Ukrainian airspace remain points of attention based on the reported events.
