Russia ‘destroys Ukrainian drones targeting Crimean bridge’

A Ukrainian self-propelled artillery system fires towards Russian positions at the front line near Bakhmut (AP Photo/Libkos)

Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces have destroyed three Ukrainian drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

One drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday, according to the ministry. There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.