Ukraine war: What do satellite images of the Kerch Bridge explosion tell us about the cause of the blast?

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The damage to a key bridge between Russia and Crimea is visible from space. The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of "terrorist action" and says it has carried out retaliatory strikes. Digital investigations journalist @sanyaburgess A huge plume of smoke and flames can be seen in satellite images captured shortly after a key bridge connecting Russia to Crimea was damaged in an explosion on Saturday. Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out an attack on the bridge, with President Vladimir Putin saying Monday's deadly missile strikes targeting Ukrainian cities were in retaliation for Kyiv's "terrorist action" against Russian territory. Images released by satellite imaging company Maxar Technologies clearly show a large section of the bridge used by vehicles has collapsed into the water. Air sirens across Ukraine as multiple cities hit - war latest A fire is also visible on the parallel section of the bridge which is a rail line. The blaze appears to be on what is thought to be a freight trai

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