Russian Strikes on Kyiv Bridges Raise Fears of City Being Cut in Two

Russian attacks targeting key bridges in Kyiv have intensified concerns that the Ukrainian capital could face major transport disruptions, with officials warning that repeated strikes on vital infrastructure may effectively divide the city.

The latest attack struck the Pivnichnyi Bridge on Saturday, prompting emergency responses and renewed fears over the resilience of Kyiv’s transport network. Writing on Telegram, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said emergency services had been dispatched to the scene and confirmed that traffic crossing the bridge from the left bank to the right bank of the city had been suspended.

The strikes have already severed several road, rail and trolleybus connections across the wide Dnipro River, which divides Kyiv. Ongoing drone threats have also forced restrictions on alternative routes, causing significant traffic congestion for a second consecutive day, although authorities said conditions were not as severe as the gridlock experienced on Friday.Russian Strikes on Kyiv Bridges Raise Fears of City Being Cut in Two

Russian attacks targeting key bridges in Kyiv have intensified concerns that the Ukrainian capital could face major transport disruptions, with officials warning that repeated strikes on vital infrastructure may effectively divide the city.

The latest attack struck the Pivnichnyi Bridge on Saturday, prompting emergency responses and renewed fears over the resilience of Kyiv’s transport network. Writing on Telegram, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said emergency services had been dispatched to the scene and confirmed that traffic crossing the bridge from the left bank to the right bank of the city had been suspended.

The strikes have already severed several road, rail and trolleybus connections across the wide Dnipro River, which divides Kyiv. Ongoing drone threats have also forced restrictions on alternative routes, causing significant traffic congestion for a second consecutive day, although authorities said conditions were not as severe as the gridlock experienced on Friday.

Experts also caution that more powerful weapons could pose a much greater threat. Some of Kyiv’s bridges are reportedly aging and have endured years of traffic loads beyond their original design capacity, potentially making them more vulnerable to sustained bombardment.

The attacks form part of a broader Russian campaign targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure, a strategy that has repeatedly sought to disrupt transportation, energy systems and public services. Ukrainian authorities are continuing to assess damage while working to maintain transport links and minimize disruption for residents.

As the conflict continues, concerns are growing that persistent attacks on Kyiv’s transport network could have far-reaching consequences for mobility, emergency services and economic activity in one of Europe’s largest capitals.