The Kerch Strait Bridge, which links Crimea to the Russian, was damaged in an explosion early Saturday that also caused the partial collapse of the road running to the peninsula.

Iran PressEurope: Russia's flagship bridge to Crimea was damaged in an explosion on a fuel train that also caused the partial collapse of the road running to the peninsula.

Traffic on the Kerch Strait Bridge is fully closed, and the peninsula authorities are preparing to start the ferry line, according to Tass.

The bridge has been the only connection to Russia after flights to Crimea were canceled following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

Videos on social media showed flames and back smoke on the bridge.

Russian officials blamed Ukraine for the incident. Kyiv hasn't commented on the matter yet.

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