Huge explosion partially destroys key bridge linking Crimea and mainland Russia

The Kerch bridge between Crimea and mainland Russia has been partially destroyed in an apparent Ukrainian strike. An explosion on the rail section of the bridge was reported. Footage from the scene later showed a train of oil tanker wagons ablaze, and one lane of the parallel road bridge collapsed into the sea. Read more here: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.