Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions rock annexed Crimea as key bridge is hit

A series of blasts have rocked the Moscow-annexed Crimean peninsula including one that hit a key bridge linking Crimea to Russia, Russian officials say.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an investigation into the explosions and says the Kerch Strait bridge has been "partially collapsed".

The incident comes as Russian forces continue to suffer setbacks in their invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces retaking large areas of territory in recent weeks.

The explosions in Crimea are a major blow to Russia, both symbolically and strategically.

The Kerch Strait bridge is a key supply route for Russian forces in Crimea and the explosion will make it much more difficult for Russia to move military equipment and supplies onto the peninsula.

The explosions are also a sign that the war in Ukraine is far from over.

Despite Russia's recent setbacks, Putin has vowed to continue his invasion and Ukraine has said it will not rest until all of its territory is liberated from Russian control.

The explosions in Crimea are a reminder that the war in Ukraine is a complex and dangerous conflict with no easy solutions.

It is also a reminder that the conflict is having a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine.

The explosions in Crimea are a major development in the war in Ukraine and could have significant implications for the conflict in the coming weeks and months.