The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims, and no evidence was provided at the time of publication.The Air Force declined to comment on the reports. Previously, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschchuk said that two bridges in Kursk Oblast were destroyed by Ukraine, hindering Russia's ability to supply troops fighting off the cross-border incursion. The other two bridges were located near the village of Zvannoye and the town of Glushkovo. The Investigative Committee official, whose video statement was shared on the Telegram channel of Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, claimed that Ukraine struck the bridge with rocket fire and artillery in the village of Karyzh on Aug. 18.Karyzh lies roughly 8 kilometers (5 miles) east of the Ukrainian border and 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Sudzha, a Kursk Oblast town under Kyiv's control.Another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine claimsIf confirmed, it would be the second key bridge destroyed by Ukrainian forces in recent days and will further hinder Russia’s ability to resupply troops hoping to fend off Ukraine’s incursion.The Kyiv IndependentChris YorkThe full extent of the damage following the alleged attack remains unclear.Russian milbloggers believe that the destruction of the bridge will not have a significant impact as Russian forces are already being supplied via a pontoon crossing.

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