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The Kerch Bridge connects Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russian military is heavily dependent on the rail link that crosses it to supply the illegally occupied territory in southern Ukraine. It’s not currently clear how it was hit and to what extent it was damaged....
This seems particularly problematic. Tomatoes are an Indian staple.
Edit: A bit more detail, if you’re interested: ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/…/IP_22_3746
