Ukraine Destroys Seym River Bridge in Russia's Kursk Region with HIMARS

Aug 16, 2024, 03:16 PM

On August 15, 2024, Ukrainian forces destroyed a key bridge over the Seym River in the Glushkovo area of Russia's Kursk region. The operation, reportedly carried out using U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets, has significantly disrupted Russian logistics and supply routes in the region. The destruction of the bridge, confirmed by Kursk region's acting governor Alexei Smirnov, has left Russian troops south of the river cut off from reinforcements, potentially trapping 700 Russian troops. This strategic move is part of Ukraine's broader effort to weaken Russian military positions by targeting critical infrastructure. The attack on the Glushkovo bridge follows similar strikes on other bridges in the area, including one in Zvannoe, further complicating Russian military logistics.