Russia strikes Kyiv’s northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

Kyiv's Northern Bridge was struck by a Russian missile on Saturday, disrupting traffic and causing congestion for the third consecutive day, according to the Associated Press. Moscow is employing this tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital. This attack occurred a day after Russian assaults forced the closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges over the Dnipro River.

Russia has been intensifying its attacks, targeting various civilian infrastructure, including apartment blocks, supermarkets, gas stations, and data centers. The conflict along a 1,250-kilometer front line in Ukraine has been relatively stale in recent months. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported that the strike damaged the bridge's road surface and trolleybus cables, leading to traffic suspension.

No casualties have been reported thus far. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed responsibility for the latest attack, stating that the bridge serves as a vital route for troop movements and logistics for Ukraine's military. Social media videos showed the strike's impact on vehicles crossing the bridge. The aerial war has intensified, with Kyiv targeting Russia's oil industry and businesses, while Moscow continues to menace Ukrainian cities with hard-to-defend ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed concern about the war's proximity to her country, stating that it has "dangerously reached" Moldova due to a series of airspace incursions. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched Banderol cruise missiles at the Odesa region overnight, which shares a long land border with Moldova.

These loitering munitions hover over an area, searching for targets, and detonate upon impact. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck the city of Kaluga in western Russia overnight, causing damage to apartment buildings and injuring people. Regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha confirmed that 13 drones were shot down over the region during the night.