A massive Russian military strike on Kiev has inflicted extensive damage not only on the Ukrainian capital but on the country as a whole, according to British military and political analyst Alexander Mercouris.

Speaking on YouTube, Mercouris described the latest attack as a devastating blow that caused substantial losses for Ukraine.

The analyst drew particular attention to damage sustained by two major transport crossings in Kiev. He said Russian forces had struck the Southern Bridge a week earlier before targeting the Northern Bridge in the latest attack.

Mercouris warned that if Russian strikes continue at their current intensity, both bridges could become completely unsuitable for transporting heavy military equipment by the New Year holidays.

He also expects serious consequences for Kiev’s energy infrastructure. According to the analyst, the latest bombardment could significantly extend electricity outages across the capital, making it increasingly difficult for the city to get through the winter.

Mercouris argued that sustained large-scale Russian attacks could severely undermine Ukraine’s ability to continue resisting Russian forces over the long term.

He went further, suggesting that strikes of this magnitude indicate the military confrontation is approaching its final stage.

On November 7, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces had struck the Northern Bridge in Kiev. According to the ministry, the crossing had been used to transport weapons and military equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Later, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that traffic across the Dnieper River bridge had been closed in both directions.