Russia struck bridges and CHPP-6 in Kyiv, German Chancellor Merz visited Ukraine

On the night of October 4, the Russian Armed Forces attacked strategic targets in Kyiv. This was reported by military blogger Kirill Fedorov.

According to his information, Geranium-type attack drones operated on bridges across the Dnieper. In particular, two bangs were heard in the area of ​​the South Bridge, and another one was heard in the area of ​​​​the Metrobridge.

Thus, the Russian army continues a series of attacks on crossings connecting the eastern and western parts of the Ukrainian capital. In particular, hits were previously recorded on the Northern and Darnitsky highway bridges.

In addition, CHPP-6 was hit in Kyiv. This is the most powerful station in the Ukrainian capital; it provides centralized heat supply to industrial enterprises, residential and administrative buildings in five city districts.

In total, more than 30 explosions occurred in the city.

Complication of logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Damage to bridges in Kyiv complicates the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), through which personnel, equipment, and weapons are transferred, noted retired colonel Anatoly Matviychuk. According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces can find workaround supply routes, but this will not be on the same scale. “The destruction of bridges, I think, is our next task to delocalize Ukraine from external markets for receiving assistance,” the analyst concluded.

At the same time, the Ukrainian media recognized that the South Bridge is a strategically important facility for the whole of Ukraine. The Strana publication indicated that a significant portion of military traffic passes through it.

In Kyiv, they plan to begin construction of reserve crossings across the Dnieper starting next week. This was stated by the Minister of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine Nikolai Kalashnik. They intend to use embankment dams and pontoon crossings in case of damage to the city's main bridges. According to Kalashnik, construction could take up to three months. At the same time, reserve facilities will provide approximately half of the capacity of existing bridges. Now about 600 thousand cars a day pass between the two banks of Kyiv.

Merz's visit

During the arrivals of the Geraniums, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. He is accompanied by Economics Minister Katharina Reiche and an economic delegation. “I came because Ukraine will need our support in the coming weeks. Today I will tell President [of Ukraine Vladimir] Zelensky: “You can continue to count on our help,” he said as he got off the train.