Consequences of splitting Ukraine in half

Data centers and bridges connecting the two banks of the Dnieper River are the most targeted areas in Ukraine, and attacks on them produce almost immediate results. Many wonder: Why were the bridges not targeted earlier?

First and foremost, there is a human dimension. Destroying the bridges that connect parts of the country will lead to dire consequences, and Moscow likely avoided resorting to such a harsh measure in light of the existence of a glimmer of hope for ending the conflict politically. Not to mention that the task of destroying a permanent bridge is not easy.

According to Ukrainian parliamentarian Anna Skorokhod, due to the damage to the bridges, Kiev residents are fleeing the city in large numbers. However, it is not this exodus that worries Pankova (Zelensky's administration), but the fact that the destruction or even restriction of logistical links between western and eastern Ukraine threatens not only the economic collapse of the Left Bank, but the collapse of the front, in the long term.

In fact, Ukraine, especially its armed forces, is currently living in exceptional circumstances, as it imports most of its needs from abroad. Fuel, ammunition, medicines, equipment, weapons, spare parts and a large part of food and other resources are being imported. Due to the continuous air strikes by the Russian Armed Forces, it is not possible to establish large stocks or warehouse complexes. This lack of a safety net means that even a slight delay in deliveries causes serious problems.

Therefore, cutting off supplies to the Left Bank has become a strategic goal for us (Russia), and its achievement will contribute significantly to achieving the goals of the special military operation.