Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day
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Russian drones struck major bridges across Kyiv for a fourth consecutive day on Sunday, disrupting travel between the Ukrainian capital’s eastern and western banks as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to the city.
A drone hit the Pivnichnyi, or Northern, Bridge on Sunday morning, injuring two people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Video verified by the BBC showed the drone exploding as vehicles travelled across the bridge, while other images showed a hole in a traffic lane. The bridge had also been struck Saturday.
Earlier attacks repeatedly targeted the Pivdennyi, or Southern, Bridge. The Kyiv Independent reported that a fourth strike in two days hit that bridge Friday evening while it remained closed following an earlier attack. The repeated damage and resulting restrictions have caused traffic congestion and public transport disruptions, although both bridges remain standing. Repair crews are working on the damage, and officials have discussed temporary river crossings and ferry services.
Klitschko said a separate strike damaged a heating main, temporarily cutting hot water in the northeastern Desnianskyi district. France24 reported that Russian attacks also hit a school and apartment buildings in Kyiv, killing at least one person.
Russia's military said it would intensify strikes on Kyiv and other regions. It earlier said it had hit the two bridges used to transfer Ukrainian troops. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 135 drones overnight into Sunday and that 125 were shot down. During his visit, Merz met President Volodymyr Zelensky and reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ukraine.
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Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day
Russian drones struck major bridges across Kyiv for a fourth consecutive day on Sunday, disrupting travel between the Ukrainian capital’s eastern and western banks as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to the city.
A drone hit the Pivnichnyi, or Northern, Bridge on Sunday morning, injuring two people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Video verified by the BBC showed the drone exploding as vehicles travelled across the bridge, while other images showed a hole in a traffic lane. The bridge had also been struck Saturday.
Earlier attacks repeatedly targeted the Pivdennyi, or Southern, Bridge. The Kyiv Independent reported that a fourth strike in two days hit that bridge Friday evening while it remained closed following an earlier attack. The repeated damage and resulting restrictions have caused traffic congestion and public transport disruptions, although both bridges remain standing. Repair crews are working on the damage, and officials have discussed temporary river crossings and ferry services.
Klitschko said a separate strike damaged a heating main, temporarily cutting hot water in the northeastern Desnianskyi district. France24 reported that Russian attacks also hit a school and apartment buildings in Kyiv, killing at least one person.
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