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Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack 'a terrorist act' by Kyiv

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Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, say a Russia missile strike on a southern city has killed 13 people.

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  1. WTHR Indianapolis

    Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack 'a terrorist act' by Kyiv (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, say a Russia missile strike on a southern city has killed 13 people.

  2. Wyoming Public Media

    Putin calls the attack on a key bridge to Crimea a terrorist act (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The Russian president accused Ukrainian special services of carrying out an attack on the Kerch Bridge, a key supply line for Russian forces.

  3. Forbes

    Putin Accuses Ukraine Of ‘Act Of Terrorism’ After Crimea Bridge Explosion (opens Forbes)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukrainian forces planned and carried out an attack on the only bridge linking Russia and Crimea, though Ukraine hasn’t directly taken responsibility for the explosion.

  4. Sioux City Journal

    Blast on bridge to Crimea hurts Russian supply lines, pride (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving to tighten security along a key bridge to Crimea after an explosion caused part of the bridge to collapse. The Kerch bridge is an

  5. Local News 8

    Massive blast hits bridge linking Crimea and Russia. Here's what we know (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jill Dougherty, Tim Lister and Amy Woodyatt, CNN A huge blast early Saturday has severely damaged the only bridge connecting annexed Crimea to the Russian mainland, causing parts of it to collapse. The attack, which has disrupted major transport links between mainland Russia and the annexed penin…

  6. Sioux City Journal

    AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

  7. Forbes

    Damage To Bombed Bridge Linking Crimea And Russia Seen In Detail From Space (opens Forbes)

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    On Saturday, an apparent truck bomb exploded on the Kerch Strait Bridge, a 12-mile piece of vital infrastructure for Russia serving as the only land link between the nation and the Crimean peninsula.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Traffic resumes on Crimea bridge, probe into blast under way (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The Kerch Bridge, a key supply route for Russian forces, was hit by a blast on Saturday, killing three people.

  9. NBC News

    Putin says Ukraine planned Crimea bridge explosion, calls it terrorism (opens NBC News)

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    "This is an act of terrorism aimed at destroying critically important civilian infrastructure,” Putin claimed in a video on the Kremlin’s Telegram channel.

  10. Newsweek

    Putin calls Crimea blast "terrorism" as concerns of nuclear escalation grow (opens Newsweek)

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    The Russian leader's statement comes as Western officials have in recent days, raised concerns about the nuclear threat posed by Moscow.

  11. Insider

    Putin allies are pushing for swift retaliation after an explosion on a key Crimean bridge delivered another humiliation for the Russian president (opens Insider)

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    The blast on the bridge, which holds strategic and symbolic significance to Putin, was called a "terrorist attack" by allies calling for revenge.

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  13. The Guardian

    Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 228 of the invasion (opens The Guardian)

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    Vladimir Putin orders extra security around Kerch bridge in Crimea as limited traffic starts to resume

  14. New York Times

    Putin blames Ukraine for the Crimea bridge blast, calling it an act of ‘terrorism.’ (opens New York Times)

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    Mr. Putin’s remarks were his first about Saturday’s explosion on the Kerch Strait Bridge.

  15. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Russian news reports say President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on the Kerch Bridge to Crimea a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian special services.

  16. Washington Times

    Putin: Kerch Bridge attack ‘a terrorist act’ by Ukraine (opens Washington Times)

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    Russian news reports say President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on the Kerch Bridge to Crimea a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian special services.

  17. Fox News

    Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism' in Crimea bridge explosion (opens Fox News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful explosion on a bridge linking Russia to Crimea, calling it an act of terrorism.

  18. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Massive blast cripples parts of Crimea-Russia bridge, in blow to Putin's war effort (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    (CNN) — In a major blow for Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

  19. Towleroad Gay News

    Huge Blast Damages Critical Bridge Linking Russia And Occupied Crimea (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    An explosion that sparked a fire on a bridge to Crimea caused massive damage to the structure's train tracks and roadway, prompting a shake-up of security by

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin increases security after Crimea bridge blast | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The Russian president signed a decree increasing security after explosions occurred on the Kerch Bridge. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president has reported tough fighting around Bakhmut. Follow DW for the latest.

  21. Tucson

    AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT (opens Tucson)

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    Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

  22. Sioux City Journal

    AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

  23. Herald Bulletin

    Putin calls bridge attack a terrorist act by Kyiv (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Russia President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on the Kerch Bridge to Crimea a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian special services. In a meeting Sunday with the chairman

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