DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
★ SPECIAL PRINT EDITION ★
SECTION: WORLD
Russian President Putin's Russia Targets Busy Bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Warns of Very Dramatic Situation

Russian President Putin's Russia Targets Busy Bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Warns of Very Dramatic Situation

Oct 03, 2026 - 11:56
Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
Listen to Story ~2m
Translate Article
0:00 Ready 0:00

Key Highlights

  • Russian President Putin's Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv.
  • Mayor Vitali Klitschko warns of 'very dramatic situation'.
  • Northern Bridge damaged in attack.

Russia has launched a devastating assault on Kyiv's infrastructure, targeting the Northern Bridge for the second time in recent days. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described the attack as a "critical blow" to the city's already fragile stability, as the bridge's road surface and trolleybus overhead wires were severely damaged.

Moscow's latest barrage of drone strikes has shifted the focus to the Southern Bridge. A critical artery connecting the city's eastern and western sectors, after multiple attacks since Thursday. This marked a significant escalation in the capital's vulnerability. The attacks have left Kyiv's residents on edge.

With the city'It was defence council holding a crisis meeting on Friday to address the growing threat.

Read More: Netanyahu Confirms flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'

"Hitting the North Bridge. Emergency services are on their way," Klitschko wrote on Telegram on Saturday. "Traffic on the bridge from the left to the right bank is currently blocked," he added.

The mayor'It was warning highlights the severity of the situation. With the city's critical infrastructure and logistics under threat from intensified Russian drone and missile strikes.

A Russian drone explodes after hitting cables of Kyiv's Pivdennyi bridge. Photo: 2 October 2026
Image caption, In the Thursday attack, a Russian drone hit cables of Kyiv's Pivdennyi bridge

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is acting in response to Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy facilities. However, it is worth noting that Russia was the first to launch such attacks, sparking international concern about the motivations behind Moscow's actions.

The situation in Kyiv continues to deteriorate, with the city's residents facing a "very dramatic situation" as Moscow batters its critical infrastructure, logistics, housing, and other key facilities.

Also Read: 44,000 .si Domain Names Registered Amid US 'Super Intelligence' Order

The Ukrainian government has yet to announce any further details on its response to the attack. However, the situation remains fluid and uncertain. As the situation continues to unfold, international observers are watching with growing concern, as the world waits to see how this crisis will be resolved.

Recent developments have shown that the Northern Bridge is the second major bridge to be targeted by Russia in recent days. With a Russian drone hitting cables of Kyiv's Pivdennyi bridge on Thursday. The city's mayor has warned that intensified Russian drone and missile strikes are "tearing Kyiv apart".

Cars drive across a bridge over the Dnipro River after it was hit during a Russian jet drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine
Cars drive across a bridge over the Dnipro River after it was hit during a Russian jet drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine

There are no further details available on the next steps taken by the Ukrainian government in response to the attack. However, the international community is watching closely, as the situation in Kyiv continues to evolve.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like
Dislike Dislike
Love Love
Funny Funny
Wow Wow 3
Sad Sad
Angry Angry 1

I write about the forces shaping business and the global economy, from startup growth and changing markets to international trade and policy. My work focuses on breaking down complex developments into clear, practical insights and understanding what they could mean for businesses, investors, and the wider economy.

Comments (0)

User