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In the morning hours of October 8, 2022, the Crimean Bridge came under attack. One of the most important pieces of Russian infrastructure, the incident represents a major escalation in the war. This video explores the immediate consequences of the attack in the context of the broader conflict.
0:00 What Is the Crimean Bridge?
0:34 Did Ukraine Attack the Bridge?
1:01 Why Was the Bridge Attacked?
2:03 The Difficulty of the Attack
2:39 Civilian Casualties
3:02 Lost Value to Ukraine
3:59 One-Time Cost Problem, Featuring Lines on Maps
4:59 Importance of Crimean Land Bridge
5:18 Issues with Intelligence
5:37 Removing the Golden Bridge
6:14 Population Sorting
6:51 Support of Moderates
7:10 Tit-for-Tat Retaliation
8:00 The Nuclear Question
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16 июн 2024