Russia has struck a second major bridge in Kyiv within two days, intensifying attacks on transport infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The latest strike hit the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River on October 3, damaging part of the road surface and overhead trolleybus power lines, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Traffic on the Northern Bridge was suspended following the attack, adding to severe congestion already affecting the city. The strike came after repeated Russian drone attacks damaged Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, another important crossing linking the eastern and western parts of the capital.
The Southern Bridge was hit several times between October 1 and 2, damaging a bridge support, road surface, barrier and protective structure around the metro line. Authorities subsequently suspended road and public transport services on the crossing. Restrictions were also introduced on other bridges, creating long traffic queues across Kyiv.
The bridges are particularly important because large numbers of Kyiv residents travel between the two sides of the Dnipro River for work and daily activities. Disruptions therefore have consequences beyond transportation, affecting public services, commuting and emergency movement across the city.
Russia has said that some of the targeted infrastructure is connected to Ukrainian military logistics. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, have described the attacks as part of a broader campaign against critical infrastructure as the country approaches another winter of war.
The latest attacks highlight growing pressure on Kyiv’s infrastructure and transport network as Russia continues its long-range drone and missile campaign against Ukraine.
