Thread by @osint_east

Kerch Straight Bridge, and potentially adjoining locations, are on fire. Fire appears to be centered on the rail portion of the causeway, on section due south of main spans.

Cause of fire unknown.

Approx: 45.302664, 36.510694

https://twitter.com/Gulli_ver_sn/status/1578590818667204609

Translation approximates:

"Eyewitnesses tell of strong fire on the #kerch Strait Bridge"

"Something crashed into [Arshintsevo] area..."

"Loud...strong...windows were shaking"

#Ukraine Further notices and translations:

"Ammunition cars detonated...awaiting further confirmation"

"Railway train with fuel burning...sabotage?"

"Fuel trucks don't explode like that"

#Ukraine #kerch Further notices and translations:

"It just went off. 6:08"

"Does not seem like...[air] defense"

"Need a photo...closer...large in front of bridge"

Localized view, h/t @RALee85

Spilling fire, apparently part of train consist, fire localized to rail section of bridge. Congruent with tank care fire (in terms of size and fuel loading)

Cause unknown.

https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1578596096263147520?s=20&t=WDkAykc_LDz_N1QfMKpq9g

Distance view, looking northeast. h/t @Liveuamap

Train seen on trestle, fire originating from train. Direction of train travel unclear. Min 1 train car on fire, possible extension.

https://twitter.com/Liveuamap/status/1578594370265444354?s=20&t=vgzShAoPajMDgSyBN83yuw

Distance view, looking northeast. Train on bridge, fire emanating from train, fuel cars as part of consist. Engine location to left of image suggests westerly travel direction.

t.me/bazabazon/13710

#kerch Straight bridge severely damaged. Road causeway section (south of main spans) collapsed in Kerch Straight.

#Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar

#kerch Strait Bridge road span is partially destroyed.

h/t Rob L.

https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1578600549385400320?s=20&t=vgzShAoPajMDgSyBN83yuw

#kerch Strait Bridge east and west road spans are partially destroyed.

Presumption that vehicle travel on road section is now impossible.

Possibility of rail travel inconclusive.

#UkraineRussiaWar

t.me/bazabazon/13713

Final element to #BREAKING thread.

Road portions of the Crimea Bridge destroyed. Rail portion severely damaged, with long-term repercussions apparent.

h/t @TreasChest

https://twitter.com/TreasChest/status/1578604963059666944?s=20&t=qjmaX5j8rf-M89j1FpnzrA

+1 Detail Image: Road Portion collapsed in two sections; two to three spans affected on west and east travel directions.

#KerchBridge

https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1578612605819662336?s=20&t=hsaCfv9BqsyqGXCG1ZjFTQ

Unconfirmed: purported video of the moment of explosion on #kerchbridge .

#Ukraine

https://twitter.com/KevinRothrock/status/1578631282585907201?s=20&t=lpuJLOZEUFFVidFP7FHISQ

Verified: clear view of tractor-trailer explosion at approach to incline of easterly road span of #kerchbridge .

Indications may now point to: accidental explosion, or truck bomb, and potentially suicide truck bomb.

https://twitter.com/KevinRothrock/status/1578632558153437184?s=20&t=lpuJLOZEUFFVidFP7FHISQ

Note: circulation of truck bomb, or truck-related bombing, is congruent with claims by Russian state media (TASS).

Unclear origin or intent of bombing. Some claims cite 'boat' or 'vessel' underneath span at time of explosion—no confirmation info avail.

t.me/bazabazon/13717

Russia State official is now indicating preparations for "an asymmetric" response to an attack that sets precedent for "a war without rules."

t.me/rian_ru/180849

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