A series of Russian strikes on bridges spanning the Dnieper River has severely disrupted transport connections in Kiev. Several major crossings were damaged, including routes that, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian forces used to move troops and military supplies to Donbass. The attacks have also affected civilian transport, causing widespread traffic jams and forcing restrictions on public transit services.

The Severny Bridge was among the main targets. Russian drones struck the crossing three times, on October 3, 4 and 6. The Russian Defense Ministry said personnel from the Varyag Brigade took part in one of the operations. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed damage to the roadway, trolleybus overhead wires and a district heating pipeline.

The Darnitsky Bridge, which carries both road and rail traffic, came under attack on October 2. The Russian military identified it as another crossing used to deliver supplies to Ukrainian units and included it among the infrastructure targets hit during the strikes.

The Yuzhny Bridge was also targeted. Ukrainian observers reported a strike on October 1, while Klitschko separately mentioned attacks on October 2. The damage affected a load-bearing support, the road surface, a protective barrier and a safety structure serving the metro system. However, the Russian Defense Ministry has issued no official statement confirming a strike on this particular crossing.

The disruption extended beyond the bridges directly hit. Ukrainian sources reported complete or partial traffic suspensions on the Metro Bridge and the Paton Bridge. With road connections restricted, some residents had to walk to work or return home on foot, according to local media reports.

Kiev’s subway network has also faced operational restrictions. Trains on the green metro line are permitted to cross the Dnieper via the Yuzhny Bridge only when a yellow-level air raid alert is in effect.

The Ukrainian capital has more than 60 bridges and other bridge structures, including nine crossings over the Dnieper itself. As damage and traffic restrictions continue to affect connections between the riverbanks, Ukrainian authorities have announced plans to establish additional temporary crossings.

NEWS.ru has published a dedicated map showing the locations of Kiev’s bridges and the crossings damaged in the attacks.