Russia Escalates Attacks on Kyiv's Infrastructure, Targeting Northern Bridge
Kyiv's Northern Bridge was struck by a Russian air attack on Saturday, marking an escalation in strikes against the Ukrainian capital's infrastructure. This incident follows multiple recent attacks on another major bridge in Kyiv, disrupting traffic across the Dnipro River.
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Kyiv's Northern Bridge, a vital crossing over the Dnipro River, was hit by a Russian air attack on Saturday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. This strike signifies an intensified campaign by Russia against critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, particularly targeting its key bridges.
The assault on the Northern Bridge follows a series of recent attacks on another significant bridge in Kyiv over the past several days. This marks at least the third consecutive day that Russian forces have targeted bridges within the city, according to EA WorldView and The Kyiv Independent.
Watch: Russian drones target Kyiv bridge, disrupting metro link — Kyiv Independent
Intensified Bridge Campaign
The latest strike on the Northern Bridge reportedly involved a drone, with Цензор.НЕТ reporting that a drone struck one of the bridge’s supports. Ukrinform confirmed that the attack caused damage to the road surface, leading to the closure of the bridge and disrupting traffic flow towards the right bank of the city, as also reported by unn.ua.
Russian forces have now targeted Kyiv's bridges for a third straight day, causing significant disruption to urban traffic.
Bridges in Kyiv (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Mayor Klitschko confirmed the strike on the Northern Bridge, with multiple outlets including UkrMedia News, France 24, and Reuters relaying his statements. The incident occurred amid what France 24 described as an escalation in strikes on infrastructure across the capital.
Traffic Chaos and Disruptions
The repeated attacks on Kyiv's bridges, including the Northern Bridge, have led to considerable traffic chaos, as highlighted by The Guardian. Türkiye Today noted that the strike on the Northern Bridge occurred after the Southern Bridge had previously been shut down by earlier attacks, further exacerbating the city's transportation challenges.
Public transport operations have been affected, with unn.ua reporting on how services were operating following the Northern Bridge's closure. The Lufkin Daily News also reported on a Russian drone attacking a bridge in Kyiv.
Kyiv - Podil Panorama - April 2018 (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
This series of assaults underscores a clear shift in Russian military strategy, focusing on disrupting Kyiv's logistical and transport networks by targeting essential crossings over the Dnipro River. The sustained nature of these attacks indicates a deliberate effort to inflict maximum impact on the capital's infrastructure and daily life.
