Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and two ships near Odesa

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on Sunday that its forces targeted the Northern Bridge spanning the Dnieper River in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The ministry claimed this infrastructure is utilized by Ukrainian troops to transport equipment and weapons. Additionally, the statement confirmed attacks on two cargo ships located near Odesa.

Damage assessment in Kyiv

Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, acknowledged via Telegram that one of the Russian strikes directly impacted the Northern Bridge, resulting in damage to the roadway. City authorities are currently evaluating the extent of the destruction to determine if emergency traffic restrictions will be imposed on the crossing.

This incident follows previous operations against the Southern Bridge, which also serves as a route for military hardware. On October 1 and October 2, Russian drones attacked the Southern Bridge, causing damage to a support pillar, the protective barrier, the road surface, and the concrete railing. The structure remains closed to vehicular traffic and metro trains.

Naval targets in Black Sea

In its official release, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that two cargo vessels were hit in the northwestern sector of the Black Sea. According to Moscow, these ships were transporting military equipment destined for the port of Odesa at the time of the strike.

The Russian military maintains that it targets decision-making centers, factories, and warehouses employed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These actions are coordinated with experts from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The forces employ unmanned aerial vehicles and long-range precision weaponry capable of engaging objectives across the entire territory of Ukraine.