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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Saturday Ed.
Updated 06:06 UTC
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← The MonexusOpinion

Crimea’s bridges are turning into a trap — and Moscow is running out of options

Ukrainian strikes on Crimean supply lines are producing fuel shortages and tourist panic. The Institute for the Study of War now treats the crossings as a strategic liability, not a lifeline.

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