In Kyiv, the road surface on the Northern Bridge was damaged
Quick Look
- In Kyiv, the roadway of the Northern Bridge across the Dnieper is damaged.
- Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the departure of emergency services.
- Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced a strike on a facility used for logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Why It Matters
The Northern Bridge in Kyiv is used to transport troops and military cargo. Earlier, Russian troops attacked the South and North bridges.
The road surface on the Northern Bridge over the Dnieper River in Kyiv is damaged, said the mayor of the Ukrainian capital Vitaliy Klitschko.
“Emergency services are heading to the scene,” he wrote on his Telegram channel.
On Sunday, the Ministry of Defense reported that during the day, as a result of an attack in Kyiv, the Northern Motor Transport Bridge was hit. It provides the transportation of troops and logistics of military cargo for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In recent days, Russian troops have struck the South and North bridges in Kyiv, through which the Ukrainian army transfers weapons to the Donbass. After the attacks, authorities restricted traffic in the city, which led to a transport collapse. Against this background, the local publication Insider reported that residents are leaving the Ukrainian capital en masse.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of damage to the bridge?
- How long will the traffic restrictions last?
