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Kyiv’s bridges targeted again in back-to-back attacks

Kyiv bridges have been among the prominent targets as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s capital. According to the BBC, the city’s major bridges were hit repeatedly within the last four days.

The latest strike was recorded on Sunday. It drew attention because it coincided with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Kyiv.

Which bridges were hit?

The report said the structures targeted in recent days were important crossings in the capital. Available information suggests that two major bridges have stood out in particular.

  • Pivniçniy (North) Bridge was hit for a second straight day.
  • Pivdenniy (South) Bridge was struck several times earlier in the week.

Repeated attacks on Pivniçniy Bridge

The North Bridge being targeted on two consecutive days showed that the attacks were focused on specific crossing points. The report said the bridge was struck again, but gave no further details on the damage.

Pivdenniy Bridge was struck several times earlier in the week

The South Bridge was also at the center of repeated attacks during the same week. According to the BBC, it was hit multiple times earlier in the week before the latest strikes.

Timing of the strikes and the latest situation on the ground

The fact that the latest attack took place during Chancellor Merz’s Sunday visit to Kyiv was one of the report’s main takeaways. The source text does not draw a direct link between the visit and the strikes, but emphasizes that the two developments happened on the same day.

BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson also reported the latest updates from near one of the targeted bridges. The available evidence points to Russia repeatedly targeting major bridges in Kyiv over the past four days.

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