The Crimean Bridge is an important part of the transport connection between Russia and Crimea for the southern theater of operations of the Russo-Ukrainian War. It is expected that the partial destruction of the Crimean Bridge will lead to increased problems with the supply of Russian troops in occupied Crimea and in the entire southern part of Ukraine. In addition, with the closure of the bridge, it becomes more difficult for local residents to leave Crimea, although other ways remain, including ports.[35]