New Delhi, June 3 -- Ukraine on Tuesday (June 3) claimed responsibility for a powerful underwater explosion that targeted the Kerch Bridge, a critical link between the Russian mainland and occupied Crimea. The operation marks the third time Ukrainian forces have struck the strategic structure since the war began in February 2022.

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said the overnight attack was a "unique special operation" involving the detonation of 1,100 kilograms (2,400 pounds) of explosives on the seabed near the bridge's foundation. The blast reportedly damaged one of the bridge's support pillars.

According to the SBU, no civilians were killed or injured in the attack. The agency also released video footage of the explosion, showi...