Russia's special military operation against Ukraine has lasted for 58 days. Why doesn't Ukraine blow up Crimea Bridge ?
There have always been people who are agitating for this. I first saw this information from some media in the United States. In addition to suggesting blowing up the Crimean Bridge, it was also suggested that Ukraine use drones to bomb Russia.
According to the " Global Times " report on the 13th, the website of the American Forbes magazine published an article on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on the 12th. The general idea is that this conflict is almost always carried out in Ukraine, but Ukraine has the ability to attack all the way to Moscow. Therefore, the Ukrainian army can carry out a modern drone version of the "Dolit Air Raid" to let Russia taste the power of the bomb falling on its own head.
US media said that after Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, US Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle commanded 16 B-25 bombers to take off from "Hornet" aircraft carrier and headed straight to Tokyo to carry out air strikes on 16 industrial targets. Although this operation did not cause any major losses to Japan, it greatly boosted the morale of the US military and forced Japan to disperse its military resources to defend its homeland. Now, Ukraine can also follow the example of the "Dolit air strike" and launch a strike on Russia's mainland, so that the Russian army and the world can see it. Russia's mainland is not safe either.
When further analyzing this possibility, US media said that is about 500 miles from Kiev to Moscow, exceeding the maximum range of the Ukrainian "Dound" missile. However, the Ukrainian army can use drones carrying explosive warheads to achieve strikes on farther targets. However, in the end, the US media had to admit that such actions could cause escalation of conflicts and hinder peaceful negotiations, while dispersing the Ukrainian army's defensive energy.
The US media even chose a good day for Ukraine, pointing out that the anniversary of the Doolittle air strike is coming soon, and it is of special significance to carry out air strikes on Russia on this day.
I have to say that the ability of the American media to gain popularity is also a lineage since the government. Those who speak are unintentional, and those who listen are intentional.
13, Russian Ministry of Defense has quickly issued a warning that if the Ukrainian army attacks facilities in Russia, the Russian army will launch a strike against the Ukrainian decision-making center, including Kiev.
Although Ukraine did not follow the bad ideas of the US media and launched an air strike on Russia on the anniversary of the Doliot air strike, However, before the US media instigated Ukraine, Ukraine dispatched two Mi-24 helicopters into Russian airspace in early April and attacked the oil storage facilities in Russia's Belgorod region.
is now announcing that it has sunk Russia's heavy weapon of protection - the Moscow missile cruiser , which seems to be more serious for Russia than the local air strikes. The morale of Ukrainians can be said to be now, and there is no need for American media to worry about anything.
About the fact that the Ukraine blew up the Crimea Bridge, the first thing that the Ukraine blew up the Crimea Bridge in May 2018, when the Crimea Bridge was opened, The American media Washington Observer even published an op-ed article suggesting Ukraine blow up the bridge. This is a column by Tom Logan entitled "Ukraine should blow up Putin's Crimean Bridge." It is reported that Logan is an educated conservative commentator in the UK and works for the Washington Observer.
article first described Putin driving acceptance of the bridge as a "typical bluff performance", and then directly suggested: "Ukraine should destroy this bridge now."
The author also wrote: "While this action will be an escalation against Putin and will almost certainly trigger Russia's revenge, the bridge is a rough offense to Ukraine's credibility as a country."
" Fortunately, Ukraine has a way to launch air strikes on the bridge to make it temporarily scrapped at least.Because the bridge is long enough, the Ukrainian Air Force can avoid casualties from pedestrians on the bridge when attacking the bridge. ”
” However, cutting off this bridge, even if temporary, will send a clear signal to Moscow that the Ukrainians are unwilling to accept territorial theft. "
" The United States can and should support Ukraine, and is full of confidence in our own military strength. "
These American media are so keen to get angry, it is really not a big deal!
Sure enough, according to the Russian Satellite News Agency on May 17, 2018, the Russian Embassy in the United States immediately responded to this article: " Freedom of speech cannot be an excuse to call for terrorist actions and murders. We believe this article reflects the true intentions of some people in the Washington Power Group, who continue to incite hatred and hostility between Ukraine and Russia. "
Of course, Russia has not yet made any special military operation and has not started. At that time, the second largest military power in the world was still a god-like existence. The Ukrainian army's reaction in the annexation of Crimea was enough to shame the Ukrainian army. At that time, even if Crimea was taken away by Russia, Ukraine could only be helpless!
has been in operation for 58 days now, and Russia has illuminated all the existing cards in its hand. Yesterday, even the ultimate doomsday weapon of the "Sarmat" intercontinental missile was tested. It is said that this missile existing technology cannot intercept it at all, and this missile can carry 16 nuclear warheads at one time , each can set its own target of attack. Just launch one can destroy the entire France.
At this time, the media came out to rush and continue to advocate the Crimea Bridge. It is really not a big deal to watch the fun.
Overseas Network, April 21, According to the Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrainian National Security and National Defense Commission Secretary Danilov claimed in an interview on the 21st that Ukrainian side does not rule out an attack on the Crimea Bridge. Russia responded that this move is a terrorist statement.
Also, according to the Russian Satellite Network, Peskov told reporters on the 21st that Ukrainian side stated that Ukrainian side was A statement of terrorist attack is unacceptable. Russian relevant departments are taking necessary security measures and preventive measures around the bridge and all strategic facilities.
Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and National Defense Commission Danilov threatened that as long as Russian logistics supplies were found to be transported into Crimea from the Crimea Bridge, the Ukrainian army "will definitely" attack the Crimea Bridge.
Russian side immediately responded: Danilov must be clear, if you dare to do that, what target will the Russian army fight back.
in fact, from the perspective of strategic value, Crimea is undoubtedly very important to Russia, Tsar Nikola I even felt hatred for the failure of the Crimean War!
However, for Ukraine, Crimea is more important. The eastern Donbas region of Ukraine has traditionally been a major industrial center of Ukraine. Ukraine's export of coal, grain, steel and other materials must be transported out through the port of Azov Sea . Once the estuary of Azov Sea and Black Sea is lost, Ukraine's economy will suffer a heavy blow! After the opening of the
And it is not the first time Russia has done such a thing. The Tumen River in Northeast China was also because Russia built a low-short bridge across the Tumen River, which affected the freight to sea. This cannot be said to have no impact on the economic development of the Northeast.
In February 2016, Russia invested US$7 billion to build a bridge with a total length of 19 kilometers and a 7.5 kilometers spanning the sea. The bridge is 35 meters away from sea level and can be shared by ships, cars and trains.It will be fully launched in December 2019.
It can be seen from the map that this bridge spans Kerch Strait , connecting Crimea and Russia. If this conflict opens up the eastern Ukrainian region, Khlsong , and Mariupol , it will form a complete Azov Corridor corridor, which is extremely important for economic development and strategic arms control. Therefore, Russia invests heavily in building this bridge when its economic strength is weak.
According to Russia's strategic vision, if Udon can be completely captured and local militias can be built on the heavy industrial system in eastern Ukraine and support the local militia, they can achieve war-raising war through agent wars. At the same time, they can have various military-industrial enterprises in eastern and southern Ukraine, and improve the existing military-industrial system of the Russian army. This seems to be a step further for President Putin's dream of restoring the Soviet superpower.
Russia without Ukraine is just a country; but with Ukraine, Russia will be an empire! The military-industrial center, European granary, and Cossack soldiers, no matter which aspect, Ukraine is worth the price Russia pays for.
, but this time, something wrong might have happened in Russia?
NATO , which was originally in harmony with the spirit, was united again through Zelinsky's hard work. The United States, which should have been far away from Europe, reached into Baltic and Mediterranean . The Ukrainian problem has not been resolved yet. Finland and Sweden are about to join NATO again. From a geostrategic point of view, Russia is facing a very unbearable situation now.
When someone encouraged Ukraine to blow up the Crimea Bridge, everyone would think it was a joke.
However, with the continuous increase in military aid from the United States, Britain and NATO, it is obvious that these jokes may not be ignored.
There are three types of 155mm howitzers that Ukraine has received now. Recently, the United States supports the Himas rocket launcher system that is said to have arrived. In conjunction with the precision guided missile , the range can reach 300 kilometers. What's more, there is the MQ-9 Death Drone with a combat radius of up to 1,500 kilometers. If Ukraine now receives NATO-supported MiG29 fighter jets, it will undoubtedly have certain offensive capabilities. It is said that Ukraine can now launch 170 fixed-wing fighter jets.
Before the war started, Ukraine had only 50 fighter jets that could launch bombs!
However, as an important strategic facility, it is impossible for Russia to not set up defenses on the Crimean Bridge. To truly achieve such an important strategic goal of attack, it cannot be solved by a simple slogan.
The fate of the Crimean Bridge is related to the future of Crimea, as well as the future of Ukraine and Russia.
If the game of geopolitical is abandoned, from the perspective of long-term economic interests, the Crimea Bridge is undoubtedly an important facility conducive to regional economic development and prosperity. Whether it is Crimea, Russia, or even Ukraine, it can be said that it is of great significance. Imagination conflict is only temporary, and peace and development are the main themes of the future!
Just as the conflict intensifies, a bridge built with the goal of communication seems so annoying, which is a pity!