Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, a key crossing over the Dnipro river, was struck during a Russian air attack on Saturday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced. The strike damaged the road surface and overhead trolleybus cables, forcing an immediate suspension of traffic between the east and west banks.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and officials confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities. The bridge remains closed while repairs are assessed.
Recent bridge attacks in the capital
In the past two days, the Southern Bridge has also been hit multiple times by Russian drones, leading to temporary closures of that crossing and two other bridges spanning the Dnipro. These attacks highlight an ongoing escalation of strikes on Kyiv’s infrastructure.
Impact on commuters
More than a third of Kyiv’s three‑million residents live on the east, or “left,” bank of the Dnipro, but the majority work on the western, or “right,” bank where most government offices and businesses are located. The closure of the Northern Bridge disrupts daily commutes for thousands of workers and residents.
Context of the winter campaign
Residents recall the harsh winter of the previous year, when Russia launched a large‑scale bombing campaign against power facilities serving the capital. Last week, Moscow began what Ukraine described as the first salvo of a new winter bombing campaign targeting energy infrastructure.
Moscow has repeatedly denied that it systematically targets civilians in its bombing operations.
Mayor Klitschko urged citizens to stay safe and follow official guidance as the city works to restore normal traffic flow and repair the damaged infrastructure.
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