The Northern Bridge in Kyiv was targeted in a Russian airstrike on Saturday. This attack comes as threats of airstrikes in Ukraine's capital have increased. Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, confirmed the attack, stating that no injuries have been reported in this incident.
Details of the Attack
The mayor of Kyiv stated in a message published on Telegram, "Emergency services are on their way to the scene." He also noted that the roadway and trailer wires on the bridge have been damaged. Klitschko added, "Traffic from the left to the right side of the bridge is currently blocked."
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This new attack follows several strikes on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv over the past two days during consecutive drone attacks by Russia. These assaults have disrupted traffic in Ukraine's capital, causing long queues of cars and buses on major streets.
Impact on Infrastructure
Kyiv is known for its eight major bridges that connect the western and eastern banks of the Dnipro River. These bridges play a vital role in the transportation and communication of the city. Due to the ongoing attacks, the capital's critical infrastructure is at risk. Since the Russian military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv has frequently been targeted by airstrikes.
Last week, Russia began attacks that Ukrainians see as the start of a winter bombing campaign targeting the capital's energy supply facilities. These attacks have raised serious concerns about energy supply and the safety of citizens, especially during the cold season. Russian officials have previously denied any systematic targeting of civilians.
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