Russian Drones Strike Kyiv's Southern Bridge as Metro Train Crossed, War Diary Reports

Russian forces struck Kyiv's Southern Bridge with drones for the first time, according to the latest entry in Meduza's ongoing day-by-day diary of the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its 1,681st day.

The independent outlet reported that a metro train was crossing the bridge at the moment of the strike, though the report as relayed did not specify casualties or the extent of damage to the structure.

Meduza has published daily updates on the war since Russia's full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, compiling developments from the front lines along with testimony and letters from readers affected by the conflict.

The Southern Bridge is a key crossing in the Ukrainian capital, carrying both road and metro rail traffic across the Dnipro River. An attack on the span would mark an escalation in strikes targeting Kyiv's transport infrastructure.

Further details on the strike, including any casualties, the scale of damage, and Ukrainian authorities' response, were not immediately available. Meduza's reporting noted that a fuller account of the preceding day's events was published separately.