Russia says it will launch a 'devastating' revenge attack if Crimean bridge is struck

Any Western-backed Ukrainian strike against the Crimean bridge or Crimea itself will be met with a powerful revenge strike from Russia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

"I would like to warn Washington and Brussels that any aggressive actions against Crimea are not only doomed to fail, but will also be met with a devastating revenge strike," said Zakharova.