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Russia rigged the bridge with mines — Ukraine’s drone turned it into dust

The FPV drone strike didn’t just target the bridge. It used Russian explosives against them.
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The bridge near Novopetrivka in Belgorod Oblast lies in ruins after a Ukrainian drone strike. August 2025. Photo: 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade.
Russia rigged the bridge with mines — Ukraine’s drone turned it into dust

A Ukrainian drone destroys Russian bridge in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast. The FPV drone strike didn’t just damage the structure — it detonated Russian-planted anti-tank mines, causing the bridge to collapse in a powerful explosion.

Ukraine continues its cross-border operations to undermine Russian military logistics. In addition to such short- and middle-range operations, Ukraine also launches long-range drones every night, targeting Russia’s military and fuel production, and railway lines. 

Ukrainian drone unit strikes key logistics target

Militarnyi reports that the attack was carried out by the strike drone company of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade, which is currently attached to the 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade, also known as the “Iron Brigade.” The brigade published footage of the operation.

The destroyed concrete bridge had long served the Russian army as a critical supply route in the border area, enabling the transfer of troops and equipment. Expecting a Ukrainian advance, Russian forces had mined the bridge with TM-62 anti-tank explosives.

Recon teams triggered a deadly chain reaction

Ukrainian reconnaissance units discovered the planted mines. In response, the military launched an FPV drone armed with an explosive warhead. The drone hit the bridge and set off the Russian explosives. The resulting blast destroyed the entire structure.

Open-source analyst Blinzka identified the bridge as located near the village of Novopetrovka in Belgorod Oblast. The explosion not only destroyed the transport artery but also inflicted additional losses due to the detonation of Russia’s own engineering munitions.