'On the Edge of the Abyss': Russian Strikes on Kyiv's Bridges Severely Disrupt Traffic
The capital's southern bridge was hit overnight between October 1 and 2, triggering road chaos expected to last the whole weekend.
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Russia is continuing its strikes on Kyiv, now targeting the bridges that link the two banks of the Ukrainian capital, causing severe traffic disruptions.
Overnight between Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, the city's southern bridge was hit, causing major disruptions for residents who normally cross the Dnipro by metro or by car.
The road chaos is expected to continue throughout the weekend, posing a new ordeal for Kyiv residents.
Ukrainian authorities have not released an updated toll or a repair timeline for the damaged infrastructure.
Sources
- «Au bord du précipice»: à Kiev, les frappes russes sur les ponts perturbent fortement la circulation — RFI — Français
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