Russia has intensified attacks on key bridges in Kyiv, striking the city’s Northern and Southern bridges for the fourth consecutive day, according to Ukrainian authorities.
On October 4, a Russian drone struck the Northern Bridge, injuring two people, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. One of the injured was taken to hospital, while the other received medical treatment at the scene.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched more than 1,900 attack drones and 1,700 aerial bombs over the previous week. He added that more than 800 of the drones were jet-powered.
The attacks came as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was visiting Ukraine, where he was expected to reaffirm Germany’s support for the government of President Zelensky.
Experts cited in the report said the apparent objective of the strikes may not necessarily be to completely destroy the bridges, but rather to disrupt traffic and logistics and create psychological pressure on Kyiv residents.
The Northern and Southern bridges are among Kyiv’s key transport routes, carrying tens of thousands of people each day.
Following the attacks, city authorities have begun preparing contingency plans involving pontoon crossings in case the main bridges become unusable.
The Kyiv City Military Administration has also announced new restrictions on movement across the city’s bridges during air-raid alerts as authorities seek to reduce risks to civilians amid continued Russian attacks.
