Ukraine’s military confirmed it damaged the Chonhar bridge overnight on June 7, releasing video of a joint drone strike on the crossing linking occupied Crimea with Russian-held southern Ukraine.
The operation by Code 9.2 and the 1st Separate Assault Battalion aimed to choke Russian deliveries of personnel, ammunition and fuel—especially supplies for the 37th Motor Rifle Brigade near Huliaipole.
Russian-installed Kherson official Volodymyr Saldo said the bridge deck was hit and traffic through the Dzhankoi road checkpoint was suspended for security reasons, though those claims could not be independently verified.
The strike used homemade Fire Point drones and the new Behemoth UAV, a low-flying long-range drone with a combat range of up to 300 kilometers and capacity for two warheads.
The attack fits Ukraine’s widening campaign against the land corridor to Crimea, as fuel shortages and repeated strikes increasingly strain Russian logistics on the peninsula and in southern Ukraine.
With its main supply bridge hit, is Russia's strategic hold on Crimea now facing a logistical collapse?
Can Russia's new regional defenses stop Ukraine's escalating 'long-range sanctions' drone campaign?
Disrupting the Land Bridge: Ukraine’s Coordinated June 7, 2026 Drone Strike on Chongar Bridge and Its Strategic Impact
Overview
On June 7, 2026, Ukrainian forces, coordinated by the joint center 'Falanga', launched a meticulously planned drone offensive using advanced systems like the Fire Point and 'Behemoth' UAVs to strike the Chongar bridge. This attack damaged the bridge and led to the temporary suspension of traffic through the vital 'Dzhankoi' checkpoint, creating major logistical challenges for Russian forces. The disruption of this key supply route hindered the flow of Russian supplies, personnel, and equipment, highlighting Ukraine's evolving drone warfare tactics and its strategic focus on isolating Crimea by targeting critical infrastructure.