Two major bridges in Kyiv have been struck by Russian drones, disrupting critical infrastructure and causing traffic chaos. The attacks follow multiple strikes on the Dnipro River crossings, linking Kyiv's eastern and western parts.
Kyiv's mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, confirmed the second strike on the Pivnichnyi Bridge, which damaged road surfaces and trolleybus wires. The attacks come after the Pivdennyi Bridge was hit multiple times, with Klitschko warning of ongoing threats to the city's infrastructure.
Ukraine's minister, Mykola Kalashnyk, announced plans to build pontoon crossings and consider underground tunnels to mitigate the impact of the bridge attacks. The city faces ongoing restrictions as Russian drones continue to target civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, criticized Russia's attacks, calling them a 'massive assault' on essential facilities. Putin defended the strikes as a response to Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy targets, despite Moscow's initial aggression.