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IN PHOTOS: Russia strikes Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, traffic disrupted across Ukrainian capital

Updated On: 03 October, 2026 02:38 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A Russian strike targeted a major bridge in Kyiv, the city's mayor said on Saturday, in another attack on Ukrainian infrastructure that has caused traffic chaos in the capital. (PICS AND TEXT/ AFP)

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The attack on the Northern Bridge, which followed a drone alert, came a day after the Southern Bridge was hit in a wave of strikes that city officials said was "tearing Kyiv apart". (PICS/ AFP)
The attack on the Northern Bridge, which followed a drone alert, came a day after the Southern Bridge was hit in a wave of strikes that city officials said was "tearing Kyiv apart". (PICS/ AFP)
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The grinding conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has largely focused on ground fighting in the east, with Kyiv mostly spared from the devastation seen near the frontline
The grinding conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has largely focused on ground fighting in the east, with Kyiv mostly spared from the devastation seen near the frontline
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"Northern Bridge has been hit," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram on Saturday. "Emergency services are heading to the scene"
"Northern Bridge has been hit," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram on Saturday. "Emergency services are heading to the scene"
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Civilians were also killed in air strikes on Kharkiv
Civilians were also killed in air strikes on Kharkiv
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Meanwhile, the latest strike follows multiple attacks on crossings over the Dnipro River that connect the eastern and western parts of the capital
Meanwhile, the latest strike follows multiple attacks on crossings over the Dnipro River that connect the eastern and western parts of the capital
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The cable-stayed structure had already been hit several times since Thursday, according to city officials.
The cable-stayed structure had already been hit several times since Thursday, according to city officials.

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