Russia strikes another Kyiv bridge, deepening travel chaos in Ukraine's capital

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   Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges trigger traffic chaos

   Russian air attacks have damaged the Northern Bridge and another major crossing over the Dnipro river in Kyiv, creating significant traffic disruptions. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the strike on the Northern Bridge occurred Saturday. These attacks are part of a wider campaign against the capital's infrastructure that has lasted four days and killed at least six people across Ukraine. In response, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will intensify its own attacks on Russian oil refineries.

   Why it matters

   Kyiv's bridges serve as vital lifelines for transport and logistics in the capital. The escalation in strikes coincides with a surprise visit to the city by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

   What is confirmed

   • Russian attacks damaged the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river.
   • Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the Northern Bridge was hit on Saturday.
   • Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges have persisted for four days.
   • Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people.
   • President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will increase attacks on oil refineries.
   • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv during the strikes.

   What to watch next

   • Reports on the specific extent of damage to the second major bridge
   • Confirmation of further Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos
   2. BBC — Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
   3. The New York Times — Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
   4. France 24 — Russia strikes another major bridge across Kyiv's Dnipro river
   5. CNN — Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv as attacks on Ukrainian capital escalate
   6. AP News — Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
   7. www.bbc.com — Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
   8. www.cnn.com — Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv as attacks on Ukrainian capital escalate
   9. dw.com — Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify oil refinery attacks as Kyiv bridges come under fire
   10. BBC — Kyiv bridges hit for fourth day as German chancellor visits capital
   11. CNN — Russian drone slams into bridge in Kyiv as Germany’s chancellor visits
   12. Bloomberg.com — Russia Again Strikes Kyiv Bridge as Infrastructure Attacks Widen
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