Russia claims strikes on five Ukrainian bridges in October

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that it targeted five bridges within Ukraine throughout the month of October. According to data cited by Sputnik, Moscow claimed these structures were utilized for transporting troops, supplies, and military shipments intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Details of the bridge strikes

An analysis of the ministry’s announcements covering the period from October 1 to October 31 identified five distinct operations aimed at bridging infrastructure. The first incident involved the Northern Bridge in Kyiv, which spans the Dnieper River. The ministry reported striking this target on October 3 and October 4, asserting its role in moving military personnel and equipment.

On October 2, officials announced an attack on a combined road and rail bridge crossing the Dnieper in Kyiv. This structure was allegedly used to deliver forces and logistical support to Ukrainian units operating in the Donbas region.

Later in the month, the ministry issued two separate statements regarding the Southern Bridge in Kyiv, designed for both road and railway traffic. These announcements, dated October 22 and October 27, indicated that the bridge facilitated the movement of military cargo via land routes and rail lines.

Recent transport infrastructure hits

In a related development, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Saturday that its forces had struck transport infrastructure currently being used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.