Russia Deploys Boom Defenses Around Crimea Bridge To Block Drone Strikes

Damage to the Crimean bridge following a suspected Ukrainian attack on July 17

Newsweek: Russia Deploys Boom Defenses Around Crimea Bridge To Block Drone Strikes 

Moscow has laid out floating, spiked boom defenses in the hope of fending off Ukrainian drone attacks in Crimea, according to Mash, a Russian news outlet known for sharing exclusive content sourced from Moscow security agencies. 

Booms are long barriers deployed on water that aim to stop surface drones getting close to their targets. 

The booms are likely intended to make it more difficult for Ukrainian unmanned surface Surface Vehicles (USVs) to attack critical Russian infrastructure like bridges, according to Marina Miron, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, U.K.  

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Update: Russians surround Crimean bridge with special floating barriers in attempt to ward off more attacks (The New Voice of Ukraine)  

WNU editor: Another critical bridge in Crimea has been attacked .... Armed Forces of Ukraine confirm successful air attack on bridge near Chonhar (New Voice Of Ukraine).

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