Ukrainian drones hit key bridge, power stations in Russia's Rostov Oblast, governor says
Drone debris reportedly damaged the bridge over the Mius River, located on the R-280 highway — a strategic road that links Rostov Oblast with several Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine, including Crimea.
On November 8, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted a critical bridge and power facilities in Russia's Rostov Oblast, leaving traffic and electricity disrupted, according to regional Governor Yuri Slyusar. The bridge over the Mius River, located on the strategic R-280 highway that links Rostov Oblast with several Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, was damaged by a Ukrainian FP-2 drone, with debris causing a full road closure.
Additionally, a transformer at the Sulin power substation in Millerovsky district was also struck, resulting in a power outage in multiple villages. Energy crews are set to begin repairs once the area is secured, with no reported casualties. This incident follows a series of Russian attacks on bridges and infrastructure in Kyiv and surrounding areas, including a devastating assault on Kyiv's Northern Bridge on November 6-7, disrupting transportation between the city's eastern and western sides.
President Volodymyr Zelensky recently directed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi to establish a free public transportation program for Kyiv residents as a response to Russia's ongoing assaults on bridges and metro stations.
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