KYIV — A fresh Russian strike has damaged a second vital crossing in the Ukrainian capital, according to the city leadership. The latest attack struck the Northern Bridge, affecting both the roadway and public transit infrastructure.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the incident on social media, noting that emergency responders were dispatched to the scene immediately. Authorities announced that traffic moving from the eastern bank to the western bank across the span has been temporarily suspended.
This assault follows a series of recent drone strikes targeting the Southern Bridge, which began late last week. Both structures serve as critical arteries connecting the two halves of Kyiv separated by the Dnipro River. Until these recent events, the capital's major river crossings had largely avoided direct hits, marking a concerning shift in targeting patterns.
The escalating campaign against the city's transport network prompted an emergency session of the municipal defense council. During Friday's gathering, the mayor described the escalating drone and missile bombardments as devastating to the metropolitan area. He characterized the current circumstances as exceptionally severe, pointing to sustained pressure on vital services, supply lines, and residential areas.
The renewed aerial campaign comes amid ongoing hostilities involving energy and infrastructure targets on both sides. Moscow has claimed the recent actions are retaliatory measures following Ukrainian operations directed at Russian power installations. Kyiv and its allies maintain that the Kremlin initiated the systematic targeting of civilian and utility networks long before any counter-operations.
Municipal authorities continue to assess the structural integrity of the affected bridges while managing severe disruptions to daily commuting. Repair crews are working to clear debris and restore damaged lines as security measures remain heightened across the region.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC News. Read the original report at BBC News.
