The loss of a final bridge to Sievierodonetsk may hurt Ukraine’s ability to hold its ground.

As Ukrainian and Russian soldiers engage in street battles in Sievierodonetsk and scores of civilians remain stranded under unrelenting bombardment, the last bridge linking the eastern city with Ukrainian-controlled territory to the west has been destroyed, according to officials from both nations.

The destruction of the bridge could help Moscow seize the city by making it harder for Ukrainian soldiers to reinforce their positions, evacuate their wounded or retreat. While Ukrainian officials say that supplies can still get into and out of Sievierodonetsk, the loss of the bridge, after weeks of fighting there, makes it unclear whether Ukrainian forces can continue to defend the city. Read more

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