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Russia Strikes Second Major Bridge in Kyiv

Russia has struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv, the second major Dnipro river bridge hit in two days after repeated attacks on the Southern Bridge. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the latest strike amid an escalation in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital's infrastructure. The strikes have killed at least five people as Kyiv and Moscow trade attacks.

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Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

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The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.

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DW Published 3 October 2026

Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv, says mayor

The attack on Kyiv's Northern Bridge comes after the Southern Bridge on the Dnipro river was hit multiple times by Russia's drones.

Al Jazeera Published 3 October 2026

Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge

Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.

BBC Published 3 October 2026

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

France 24 Published 3 October 2026

Russia strikes another major bridge across Kyiv's Dnipro river

Kyiv's Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river was hit by a Russian air attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Saturday, amid an escalation in strikes on ‌infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The attack comes a day after the city's Southern Bridge was hit by several strikes that officials said were "tearing Kyiv apart".

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