# Ukraine to weaken after Russia destroys bridge across Oskol River, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/94868

- TASS, 2026-10-10 23:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2200399

> Military expert Andrey Marochko says Ukraine’s combat readiness in the Kharkov direction will decline after Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Oskol River. He says the time needed to build pontoon crossings could disrupt Ukrainian supply and affect fighting near Kupyansk.