Russian Strikes, Ukraine Hits Crimea Bridge

On June 3, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy with missiles and rockets, killing at least three to four people and injuring over 20, including children, while causing damage to residential buildings and medical facilities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians amid intensified hostilities and new border assaults prompted by Putin's 'buffer zone' order. On the same day, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a major underwater explosion that damaged the Crimea (Kerch) Bridge using over 1,000 kilograms of explosives in a special Security Service operation. Ukrainian officials stated the bridge was left in 'emergency condition,' though Russian sources said it quickly reopened with limited impact. This was Ukraine's third attack on the strategic bridge since 2022, and follows another operation targeting Russian military assets inside Russia. These events come amid stalled peace talks and rising military escalation in the region.