Russia deliberately restricts international shipping in the waters of the Sea of Azov in order to take possession of it and the Kerch Strait. Russia illegally built the Kerch Bridge, which has created a permanent obstacle to shipping, in particular for large international vessels carrying Ukrainian goods.
This was stated by the ambassador on special assignment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Anton Korynevych, during his speech at the court in The Hague, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine report.
The Crimean Bridge is not just an engineering structure, but also a powerful symbol of Russian aggression against Ukraine and the occupation of Ukrainian Crimea. Built after the illegal annexation of the peninsula in 2014, the bridge became a vital artery for the supply of Russian troops to the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The bridge is clear evidence of Russia's violation of international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity. It serves as the main route for the movement of Russian military equipment, ammunition and other resources to the occupied territories of southern Ukraine.
The building is a legitimate target for the Ukrainian military. For example, the bridge was successfully hit on October 8, 2022 and July 17, 2023.
Korynevich also emphasized the importance of dismantling the Crimean bridge and restoring free passage through the Kerch Strait.
Photo : The Crimea Bridge previously ready for repairs.
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