Russian attacks strike two bridges in Kyiv

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 19:54 · Archive

Russian air strikes have hit two bridges across the Dnipro River in Kyiv, forcing traffic suspensions.

Russian air strikes hit two bridges across the Dnipro River in Kyiv on Saturday, marking an escalation in attacks on the Ukrainian capital's infrastructure. The Northern Bridge sustained damage to its road surface and overhead trolleybus cables, forcing the suspension of traffic across it from the east to the west bank. Emergency services were deployed to the scene. No casualties were reported from the strikes.

In response to the attacks, Kyiv closed five of its six bridges across the river. The strikes represent a continuing Russian focus on infrastructure targets in the capital.

How it is being reported

• Russia hits 2 Kyiv bridges; Ukraine closes 5 of 6 in cityUPI · 3 Oct, 19:47
• Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaosThe Guardian · 3 Oct, 02:52

In this story: Russia · Ukraine · Kyiv · Dnipro River · Vitali Klitschko

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