Ukrainian forces struck two bridges connecting the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula to Moscow-controlled parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, according to reports from the area on Tuesday.

The attacks targeted key transportation links that serve as supply routes between Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, and territories seized during the current conflict. The bridges are part of critical infrastructure connecting the peninsula to mainland areas under Russian control.

The strikes represent part of Ukraine's broader campaign to disrupt Russian military supply lines and transportation networks. Ukrainian forces have increasingly targeted infrastructure deemed strategically important to Russian operations in occupied territories.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, Ukraine is preparing to begin formal negotiations to join the European Union. The European Council is expected to approve the start of accession talks, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for Ukraine despite the ongoing conflict.

The EU membership process typically takes many years to complete and requires candidate countries to meet extensive political, economic and legal criteria. Ukraine applied for EU membership shortly after Russia's invasion began in February 2022.

Both developments highlight Ukraine's dual focus on military resistance and long-term integration with Western institutions as the conflict continues into its second year.