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A drone hit the North Bridge in Kiev, Zelensky appeals to Trump to block the Russian Starlink

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Russian drones have attacked the Northern Bridge in Kiev, a key crossing over the Dnieper, for the second time in recent days.
Earlier, the South Bridge was attacked, disrupting subway lines and making commuting to work and school difficult for tens of thousands of people.
President Zelensky asked Donald Trump to block the development of the Russian Rassvet satellite system, a competitor to Starlink.

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Why It Matters

In recent days, Russian drones have repeatedly attacked bridges in Kiev, key crossings over the Dnieper. Yesterday, the South Bridge was attacked, disrupting the subway line and disrupting the commute to work and school for tens of thousands of people. The bridges are part of the European route E40 and the international road M03.

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The drone hit the North Bridge

Tonight and in the morning, Russian troops carried out another air attack on the capital of Ukraine. The Northern Bridge, which is an important crossing connecting the city districts on both sides of the Dnieper, was hit. This bridge has been attacked several times by Russian drones in recent days.

Yesterday, in turn, Russia hit the Southern Bridge, through which a key line of the Kiev metro runs. Tens of thousands of people did not get to work or school. The structure is also part of the European route E40 and the international road M03.

The intensified attacks on bridges that are part of Kiev's key critical infrastructure thus demonstrate the Kremlin's new strategy.

Zelensky appeals to Trump

Reuters reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked US President Donald Trump to block Russia's Chinese competitor Starlink. The Russian Federation is developing a system called Rasswiet - a satellite Internet network similar to Starlink.

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Russia will continue attacks on bridges and critical infrastructure in Kiev in the coming days.
Likely · Within days
The United States may consider actions to limit the development of Russia's Rassvet satellite system in response to Zelensky's appeal.
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

Will attacks on bridges continue in the following days?
What is the exact damage to the North and South Bridge infrastructure?
Will the United States respond to Zelensky's appeal to block the Russian Rasswiet system?
What are the alternative routes for Kyiv residents after the bridges were destroyed?