Russian Strike Hits Kyiv's South Bridge for Second Time, Klitschko Says

Russian forces struck the roadway of Kyiv's South Bridge for the second time, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, amid continuing attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

Klitschko's statement did not immediately detail the extent of the damage caused by the latest strike or whether there were any casualties. Ukrainian officials have regularly reported on strikes against infrastructure in Kyiv as part of the ongoing war, with bridges, power facilities and other critical infrastructure frequently targeted.

The South Bridge is one of several major crossings over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, serving as part of the capital's transportation network. Repeated strikes on the same structure would be consistent with a pattern of sustained attacks on infrastructure that Ukrainian officials have attributed to Russian forces throughout the conflict.

Ukrainian authorities typically respond to such strikes by assessing structural damage and, where necessary, rerouting traffic while repairs are made. Officials have not always disclosed full details of infrastructure damage publicly, citing security considerations during wartime.

The latest reported strike adds to a broader pattern of attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities since Russia's full-scale invasion, with the capital's infrastructure remaining a recurring target as the war continues.