Pontoon Bridges

Russia keeps trying to replace the bridges that Ukraine destroys. Ukraine is taking out those, too.

Russia keeps trying to replace the bridges that Ukraine destroys. It seems like a never-ending cycle of construction and destruction in this ongoing conflict. The Russian military is expending resources to build pontoon bridges, only for Ukraine to swiftly take them out. It’s like a game of cat and mouse, with every destroyed bridge being seen as a victory for Ukraine. The strategic targeting of infrastructure by Ukraine demonstrates the effectiveness of these strikes in hindering Russian operations.

The Russian military’s repeated attempts to build bridges in the face of constant destruction highlight their persistence, but also their vulnerability. The pontoon bridges, along with the equipment needed to construct them, are expensive and limited in supply.… Continue reading