Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of orchestrating powerful explosion on bridge linking Russia to Crimea!
Published: 09-10-2022 22:21
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful explosion on a bridge linking Russia to Crimea. Speaking at an emergency meeting of Russia's security council, Putin said the explosion was an act of terrorism and vowed to "find and punish" those responsible.
The blast occurred late Saturday night, causing major damage to the bridge and injuring several people. The bridge was closed to traffic and remains closed as of Sunday afternoon.
Putin placed blame squarely on Ukraine, saying the country's government had been "planning terrorist acts" in Crimea. He said the blast was part of a pattern of Ukrainian aggression against Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Ukraine has denied any involvement in the explosion and condemned it as a terrorist act. The country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, called for a joint investigation into the blast.
The explosion on the Crimean Bridge comes amid increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In recent weeks, Russia has massed troops along its border with Ukraine and in Crimea, leading to concerns of a potential invasion.
