Russian ballistic missiles struck the Northern Bridge across the Dnepr River in Kyiv, closing the crossing in both directions and disrupting energy supplies across the Ukrainian capital, dnes.dir.bg reported.
Northern Bridge Damaged and Transport Crippled
The strike on the Northern Bridge damaged the road surface, trolleybus overhead lines, and a power line, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Five freight vehicles parked near the bridge also caught the blast, which left five people injured, including a 14-year-old child, 24chasa.bg reported. Rescue teams and municipal road workers deployed to the scene immediately following the early morning attack, Focus-news.net noted. DW.com reported that Russian forces have targeted Kyiv’s Southern and Northern bridges eight times since the beginning of October, though traffic typically resumes within 24 hours.
Energy Sector Outages Across Kyiv and Zhytomyr
Nighttime strikes hit infrastructure objects in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, triggering widespread interruptions in water and heating supplies. Mayor Klitschko stated that the energy situation in the capital remains extremely complex. In the Solomianka district of Kyiv, missile debris struck a residential building and a non-residential structure, injuring five residents, according to dnes.dir.bg. Focus-news.net added that the blast wave partially destroyed the facade of a five-story residential building and shattered windows in neighboring blocks, while firefighters extinguished blazes at a non-residential facility and a burning truck.
⚡️Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv after Zelensky warns of mass attack. Several waves of ballistic missiles have targeted the capital, with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reporting that Russia is attacking infrastructure facilities near the city.https://t.co/dKQaqVLTIx
Simultaneous Strikes on Russian Industrial Facilities
The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed the strike on Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, alongside attacks on the Meridian plant manufacturing Flamingo missiles in Kyiv, the Trypillya Thermal Power Plant, and a rocket fuel component factory in the Kyiv region. In the Zhytomyr region, a power substation was hit. Klichkov, governor of the Oryol region, reported partial damage to production facilities at a plant in the Sovetsky district following a heavy missile interception, while social media channels identified the site as the Proton-Electrotex factory. Saratov Governor Busargin confirmed damage to civilian infrastructure, with online footage showing thick smoke rising from the Saratov Oil Refinery.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Kyiv Bridge Strikes
How many automobile bridges cross the Dnepr River in Kyiv?
There are six automobile bridges across the Dnepr in Kyiv—the Northern, Paton, Metro, South, Darnytsia, and Podolsko-Voskresensky—alongside three railway crossings, according to transport ministry data cited by DW.com.
What alternative crossing plans are Ukrainian authorities considering?
The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure is reviewing plans to build bulk dams, pontoon crossings, fast-install concrete structures, and potentially a tunnel under the Dnepr River, with infrastructure minister Mykola Kalashnik promising temporary river crossings within three months, DW.com reported.
How large is the daily traffic flow across Kyiv’s Dnepr bridges?
Transport ministry data shows approximately 600,000 vehicles cross the Dnepr via these bridges every 24 hours, according to DW.com.
We now have intel that another strike is being prepared – targeting our energy sector, bridges across the Dnipro, and civilian infrastructure. The Air Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine overall are preparing to protect us. We need interceptor missiles for our Patriots. Every… pic.twitter.com/6D0i2TsO6S
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I held a coordination call on the efforts in our region to address the aftermath of Russian strikes and restore energy supplies. The situation is worst in Kyiv – people and businesses are facing prolonged power and water outages, and the challenges are extremely serious. In fact,…
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missiles slam Ukraine's capital as Kyiv's Northern Bridge damaged, 5 people injured, including child, after Zelensky's warning. Among the five injured in the city is a 14-year-old girl, and another two people have been hospitalized, Kyiv Mayor Vitali…
#BREAKING 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Mayor Klitschko of Kyiv showed damage sustained by the Northern Bridge in the city following a pair of Russian ballistic missile strikes. We will need better footage to assess any serious damage. Traffic across the entire bridge has been closed in both… pic.twitter.com/PH8cDEtVgr
The moment of the Russian S8000 Banderol cruise missile strike on the "Northern" Bridge across the Dnieper River in Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/Vlfr6yaHJy
Up to 30 missiles struck the electricity and heat supplies of Kyiv and the region in 10 minutes. A large number of strikes hit the “Kyivska” substation in Nalyvaykivka and the Trypilska TPP. Ballistics targeted the Northern Bridge in Kyiv. The Northern Bridge in Kyiv was… pic.twitter.com/uhBeestJtD
Another 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles impacted Kyiv around 20 minutes ago. According to unconfirmed information, they both struck the "Northern Bridge" across the Dnieper River. https://t.co/beYlrak7r0 pic.twitter.com/xJuN8CqU7N
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