The Russian Ministry of Defense reported attacks on bridges in Kyiv and ships in the Black Sea
Quick Look
- The Russian army attacked the Northern and Southern bridges in Kyiv, as well as two ships in the Black Sea carrying cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- Kyiv authorities have limited traffic on bridges, which has caused a traffic collapse in the city.
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Why It Matters
The Russian army is conducting a military operation on the territory of Ukraine, striking at logistics hubs and infrastructure.
The Russian army attacked the Northern Bridge in Kyiv during the day, the Ministry of Defense reported.
“The Northern motor transport bridge across the Dnieper River, which ensures the transfer of troops and the logistics of military cargo, has been hit,” the department said.
In addition, in the northwestern part of the Black Sea, two ships delivering products for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to Odessa came under attack.
On Friday night, fighters struck the Southern Road and Railroad Bridge in Kyiv. According to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy is transferring weapons to Donbass through it.
After the attack, authorities restricted traffic on three bridges across the Dnieper, which led to a transport collapse. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called the situation dramatic and warned that it would no longer be possible to live a normal life, as in peacetime. Against this background, the Insider publication reported that Kiev residents are leaving the city en masse.
Open Questions
- What is the current status of operation of the remaining bridges across the Dnieper?
- What is the extent of damage caused to ships in the Black Sea?
