Ukrainian forces targeted Kerch city in occupied Crimea with drones, causing explosions near the Zalyv shipyard and Arshintsevo district.
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Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was halted from 5:17 a.m. following the drone operation.
Ukrainian sea drones attacked Kerch on December 6, with explosions heard in the morning. The attack involved multiple unmanned mechanisms - both aerial drones and unmanned surface vessels.
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily blocked following the attack.
Explosions were heard in the city of Kerch near the Zaliv shipyard.
Air defense systems were reportedly activated in the Kerch Strait.
Vehicular traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been temporarily suspended.
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