Operationally, this marginally benefits Ukraine. The bridge wasn't knocked out of commission entirely. There's still a vehicular lane open and I think (I could be wrong) the rail line is still intact.
As you'd know if you'd been following it, Ukraine's attacks on previous bridges consisted of progressively weakening them until heavy equipment like laden trucks and tanks couldn't cross but people and cars still could. This attack is likely the first of multiple, until the bridge is weakened enough. Once that happens, the Kherson counteroffensive will begin.
So the bomb truck came in from the Russian (as opposed to the Crimean side) of the bridge?
Try having a thought that doesn't involve mindlessly believing everything the Russian govt says.
I too look forward to a serious escalation from the Russian forces.
It's entirely possible that this was done by Russians. It could be rogue element trying to bring about Putin's replacement.
You sound vaccinated.
There is no advantage to any Russian or Russian "faction" in carrying out this attack.
If you are a Russian elite who wants to take Putin's place, you hope the invasion fails and destroys his credibility.
So yes, there is absolutely a reason this could have been done by a Russian entity.
Doesn't matter how many bombs you set or how many bridges you blow up, Ukraine would still need boots on the ground to assert control.
As you'd know if you'd been following it, Ukraine's attacks on previous bridges consisted of progressively weakening them until heavy equipment like laden trucks and tanks couldn't cross but people and cars still could. This attack is likely the first of multiple, until the bridge is weakened enough. Once that happens, the Kherson counteroffensive will begin.