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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

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Source published: 5 Oct 2026, 10:44 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

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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
Reports
17
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strong · multi-source

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Al Jazeera - All News

Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.

Google News: The Washington Post

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

BBC World

The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.

Google News: The New York Times

Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline

Google News: EA WorldView

Ukraine War, Day 1,682: Russia Targets Kyiv Bridges for 3rd Straight Day

Google News: The New York Times

Video: Russia’s Latest Infrastructure Target: Ukraine’s Bridges

Google News: reuters.com

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

Google News: Audacy

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

France 24 - English

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airstrikes would hit the ...

Google News: CNN

Ukraine will target Russian oil refineries amid Kyiv attacks

Al Jazeera - All News

German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.

Google News: Al Jazeera

Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

Google News: KTVN

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

Google News: BBC

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

Google News: theguardian.com

Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks

Google News: CNBC

Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

NPR - World

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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