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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv
Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.
- Time span
- 2 Oct 2026, 14:47 CEST → 5 Oct 2026, 10:44 CEST
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- 13 sources
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- 17
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- strong · multi-source
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Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.
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