{
  "id": 18989322,
  "title": "Ukrainian drones hit key bridge, power stations in Russia's Rostov Oblast, governor says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ukrainian-drones-hit-key-bridge-power-stations-in-russias-rostov",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:39:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-hit-key-bridge-power-stations-in-russias-rostov-oblast-governor-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}