Drone Attacks Destroy Europe’s Longest Bridge — What’s Next?

Want to see the world’s longest leash? Here it is… [Outsider Club Header] Jul 25, 2023 By Jason Simpkins for the Outsider Club Drone Attacks Destroy Europe’s Longest Bridge — What’s Next? Want to see the world’s longest leash? Here it is… [Kerch Bridge] This is the Kerch Bridge. It’s 12 miles long, linking the Taman Peninsula of Krasnodar Krai in Russia and the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea with a four-lane highway and a two-way rail line. That makes it the longest bridge in Europe, as well as one of Vladimir Putin’s grandest achievements. The contract for the bridge was awarded in 2015, just a year after Russia invaded Ukraine (the first time) and annexed Crimea. And it was finished in 2019 at a cost of $4 billion. The project was a necessity, because without it, Russia would have no physical attachment to the Ukrainian peninsula at all. So any Russian traffic to Crimea would have to pass through Ukrainian territory. For years it’s been used by Russian tourists who like to visit Crimean beaches in the summer. But it’s obviously a crucial military corridor as well. Goldman Sachs: AI a "$7 Trillion Opportunity" Banking giant Goldman Sachs just said... That the artificial intelligence (AI) market could be worth $7 trillion in just a few years. And one former Wall Street analysts predicts it could hand you 5,300% profits — thanks to one little-known stock. That’s because this tiny firm holds over 200 patents on an AI breakthrough... One that will be in 70% of cars, 80% of hospitals, and 94% of corporations. To discover the details... [Simply click here.]( For the past year it’s allowed Russia to deliver the vital weapons and supplies that are propping up its front lines. So in addition to being a literal and figurative leash that tethers Ukraine to its would-be colonizer against its will, it’s also a military asset. And that makes it a target. In October 2022, the bridge was rocked by a huge explosion. The blast sundered a portion of the Crimea-bound road segment and ignited several oil tanker cars on the rail section. The road bridge was fully opened to traffic in February, and the rail bridge became fully operational again in May. That lasted until about a week ago. That’s when half a dozen seaborne drones sailed up the Kerch Strait and attacked the bridge from its underside, crippling the road once more. That was followed by another drone attack early Monday morning. Russian authorities say Crimea was targeted by 17 Ukrainian drones. Apparently, 11 were intercepted, but that still left half a dozen room to connect with targets. One of those targets was an ammunition depot in Dzhankoi, and the impact of its destruction caused the bridge to be completely shut down for the fifth time in the past week. Additionally, while this drone swarm attack was being carried out, another group of drones descended on Moscow. Again, most if not all of the attacking drones were neutralized, but a couple still made contact with two high-rises. One was a business center and the other was the building that houses the defense ministry’s military orchestra. It’s [not the first time Moscow proper has been the target](of a Ukrainian drone strike, either. URGENT: Look at This Map of America... [TWA EV Payouts after map] There’s a silent invasion happening. Those black dots you see are electric vehicle charging stations — but they’re not like any chargers you’ve seen before. Because every one of those units could soon be putting money directly into your bank account... Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. [Click here to discover what may be the biggest income opportunity of your lifetime.]( Back in May, eight drones made their way toward Russia’s capital. Five were intercepted and three others were jammed to the point that they veered off course, crashing into one of the city’s most affluent suburbs. And more are on the way. Ukraine has been acquiring all sorts of drones — everything from scouts to kamikazes to large bombers — from commercial and military suppliers through its “Army of Drones” initiative. And the latest U.S. aid package, which went out in February, included $2 billion worth of drones and ammunition. In fact, a company I recently recommended in my Secret Stock Files investment service was a big beneficiary of that package, netting two separate orders. One of its drones has a range of 25 miles, which lets it fly behind enemy lines to find and neutralize Russian troops and weapons, including artillery and main battle tanks. Another is a fixed-wing aircraft with helicopter blades, which means it can take off and land vertically like a helicopter but fly like a plane. It has a maximum range of 115 miles and can remain aloft for at least 14 hours, so it’s perfectly suited for reconnaissance missions, but it’s also demonstrated an ability to deploy munitions, like a miniature precision glide bomb. Weapons like these truly are the future. Indeed, by the time the United States gets drawn into its next great war (almost certainly with China) it’ll probably just be our robots fighting theirs. That wouldn’t be a bad thing, either, as it will no doubt save a lot of human lives. 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