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Russia strikes another major bridge across Kyiv's Dnipro river
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- A Russian strike targeted Kyiv's Northern Bridge, damaging the road surface and trolleybus wires, and blocking traffic between the left and right banks, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- The attack followed a drone alert and came a day after the Southern Bridge was hit in multiple strikes, causing severe traffic congestion and forcing commuters to seek alternate routes or travel on foot.
- The Southern Bridge, one of Kyiv's eight crossings over the Dnipro river, had been repeatedly targeted since Thursday, disrupting key connections between the eastern and western parts of the city.
- Kyiv officials describe the ongoing attacks as "tearing Kyiv apart," with the mayor urging the capital to adopt a war footing amid escalating Russian strikes on infrastructure.
- The Russian foreign ministry warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, threatening continued massive retaliatory strikes and holding those who ignore the warnings responsible for any consequences.
