Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-appointed proxy head of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, has claimed that the Russians have already repaired the road bridge to the Arabat Spit near Henichesk.

Source: Saldo on Telegram

Quote: "The government and construction workers have completed their task. An enormous amount of work has been done: the blown up spans were replaced, damaged bridge supports were restored and asphalt was laid. The final works are being carried out – they are installing fences and putting the road markings on."

Details: Saldo also stated that the bridge will be open to traffic in both directions around 21-29 December.

SCREENSHOT

Background:

• On 19 October, Saldo announced that the so-called leadership of Kherson Oblast had decided to move to the left (east) bank of the Dnipro River due to the alleged preparation of a counteroffensive by Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

• Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence reported in November that collaborators and members of the occupying administration were moving to the Arabat Spit, which is located further south and east, further behind the occupiers’ defence lines.

• On 25 February, the Ground Forces of Ukraine reported that Vitalii Skakun, a sailor and an engineer of a separate battalion, had blown up the Henichesk Road Bridge with himself on it in order to stop the Russians.

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