Expert explained whether a "Shahed" can destroy a bridge

With a few hits, Shahids cannot destroy a large bridge. The Russians' tactic is psychological pressure and logistical collapse.

Can a Shahid destroy a bridge? The Shahid is not capable of inflicting large-scale bridge destruction, says Timofiy Yurkov, co-founder of Contra-Drone. Especially if the bridge is as large as the South Bridge in Kyiv. "If you strike the same point every day with several Shahids, then eventually, after weeks or months, it might be possible to cause serious damage. But one or two local strikes will not lead to a critical condition of the bridge," Yurkov says. A interlocutor cites the Antonivskyi Bridge in Kherson, which required several tens of HIMARS to partially destroy. And even under these conditions, the bridge could not be completely destroyed. Aviation expert Kostyantyn Kryvolap believes the goal of strikes on bridges, in particular 1 on October toward the South in Kyiv, is to create logistical collapse during alerts and to intensify psychological pressure on residents. Kryvolap forecasts that bridges will be closed to traffic at least for municipal transport and Kyiv residents will not be able to move between the Dnipro banks. Read also: Rocket « shahidi » and strikes on energy sector. How Russia is changing attacks on Kyiv.

At the same time, after an inspection, bus movement resumed on the South Bridge. Specialists continue to inspect the metro structures, which the bridge currently does not serve. Recall, 1 in October the Russians carried out an attack with two drones on the South Bridge in Kyiv. As a result of the enemy strike, ground transport and the metro were halted.