Long queue of over 2,700 vehicles at Crimean Bridge
In a recent turn of events, the Crimean Bridge has been the scene of multiple disruptions, with train delays and traffic jams causing headaches for commuters and travellers alike. According to reports on the Crimean Bridge and Grand Service Express Telegram channels, these issues have been triggered by drone attacks on and near the bridge and related infrastructure.
On August 2, 2025, the Crimean Bridge was closed for a staggering five hours due to drone attacks, leading to significant disruptions in both road and rail traffic on the bridge[1][2]. These attacks involved multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) being shot down around Crimea and the nearby seas, necessitating closures and causing substantial delays[1][2].
The aftermath of these attacks has extended to critical railway infrastructure, such as traction power facilities on train routes linked to the region, further affecting train traffic and logistics[3]. These coordinated drone strikes are part of the ongoing conflict dynamics in the area, where Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted key Russian-controlled transport and military infrastructure[4].
Among the affected trains is Train No. 183 Murmansk - Sevastopol, which has been identified as the most delayed train. The railway carrier "Grand Service Express" reported the delays, but no new information about the maximum delay for this particular train was provided.
Overnight, traffic on the Crimean Bridge was halted, as reported in the Telegram channel of the Crimean Bridge. By 11:00 Moscow time, there were approximately 2,000 vehicles in line for manual inspection on the Taman side and 720 on the Kerch side. The waiting times for vehicles were reduced to four hours on the Taman side and two hours on the Kerch side, although no new information about the number of vehicles in the traffic jam was provided.
As of 12:00 Moscow time, the number of vehicles in the traffic jam had decreased to 2,300 on both sides. Passengers are provided with food whenever possible, but no new information about the waiting times for vehicles was provided.
Nine "Tavria" trains to Crimea and five from it have been delayed, although the extent of these delays remains unclear. The restoration of traffic on the Crimean Bridge took more than five hours, and the situation is still being closely monitored.
As the situation continues to evolve, updates will be shared through the respective Telegram channels, offering some semblance of clarity in these challenging times.
- The disruptions on the Crimean Bridge have had a ripple effect on various sectors, including the finance industry, as delays in transportation have caused potential loss of revenue for businesses reliant on the bridge.
- The ongoing incidents of drone attacks on the Crimean Bridge and related infrastructure could have long-term repercussions in the transportation and finance sectors, leading to increased insurance premiums in the industry.
