[3] During the Crimean War in 1850s, Chonhar Bridge became immensely important to the defending Russians, and provided a crucial passage for supplies to the military.

[7] On August 10, 2022, a fire broke out near the southern end of the bridge, and was caused by an explosion in nearby Chonhar.

[9] Since this is one of only a few land connections between mainland occupied Ukraine, the destruction of these bridges posed a major challenge for Russian logistics in the war.

[10][11] In the morning of July 29, 2023, the Ukrainian military successfully attacked Russian positions near the bridge, and once again disrupted their logistics, especially of weaponry and foodstuffs.

Since December 27, 2014, the Ukrainiain government ordered the suspension of rail connection on the bridge due to Russian annexation.

On both coasts of the Chonhar Bridge, the area is filled with defence positions and installations from the Soviet-German War.