Analysis of imagery has identified the installation of eight barges on the southern side of the Kerch Bridge. Installation had begun by May 10, and was completed by May 22. These barges were placed by russian forces in an attempt to defend the bridge and shipping channel, reducing the angles of approach for Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles.
Previously installed barriers have been damaged by storms, reducing their effectiveness, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
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