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Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
By Illia Novikov, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.The drone attacks added to the woes on the Black Sea peninsula, wher...
Key takeaway The peninsula was seized by force and illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For residents of Alamo Heights , the escalating conflict in Ukraine may seem distant, but its impact on global energy markets and supply chains can have ripple effects on local businesses and commuters. As Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure, including oil storage depots and refineries, the resulting disruptions to fuel exports could lead to price fluctuations at gas pumps in the San Antonio area. This, in turn, may affect the daily commutes of Alamo Heights residents who rely on their vehicles to travel to work or school. Furthermore, any potential instability in global energy markets could also impact local industries, such as transportation and manufacturing, which are critical to the regional economy. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, Alamo Heights residents may want to monitor how these global events affect their daily lives and the local economy.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.The drone attacks added to the woes on the Black Sea peninsula, wher...
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