New Delhi, June 3 -- Ukraine on Tuesday (June 3) claimed responsibility for a new underwater explosion targeting the Crimean Bridge, the critical link between the annexed Crimean Peninsula and Russia. This marks the third known Ukrainian strike on the bridge since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) announced it had "conducted a new unique special operation and hit the Crimean Bridge for the third time - this time underwater." The agency released footage showing a powerful blast erupting from the water beneath the bridge, sending debris flying, along with photos revealing damage to one of the bridge's side pillars.

Despite the blast, the overall extent of the damage remained unclear. The 19-kilometre (1...