From The Straits Times · · 1m
Kyiv Bridge Hit in Russian Attack
Kyiv's Northern Bridge damaged by Russian strike, mayor confirms.
In brief
Kyiv's Northern Bridge damaged by Russian strike, mayor confirms. Kyiv's Northern Bridge was hit during a Russian air attack, suspending traffic and causing no casualties. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Northern Bridge Hit
The Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river in Kyiv was hit during a Russian air attack on Saturday, mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Traffic Suspended
Emergency services deployed to the scene, suspending traffic from east to west bank due to road surface and trolleybus cable damage.
Recent Bridge Strikes
The Southern Bridge has been struck several times by Russian drones in the past two days, suspending traffic and two other bridges.
Population Distribution
Over a third of Kyiv's 3 million residents lived on the east bank before Russia's 2022 invasion, but most work on the western bank.
Winter Bombing Campaign
Residents recall last winter as the war's worst period after Russia launched a bombing campaign targeting power facilities.
Moscow's Denial
Moscow has previously denied systematically targeting civilians in its bombing campaigns.
The big picture
Kyiv's Northern Bridge was hit during a Russian air attack, suspending traffic and causing no casualties.
