Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and damaged the capital's main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks, Al Jazeera reported.
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Key facts
- A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv, according to Al Jazeera.
- The capital's main bridge was also hit, Al Jazeera reported.
- The strikes disrupted transport across the city, according to the outlet.
- Al Jazeera described the attacks as part of a wider wave of Russian air strikes on Ukraine.
- Details on casualties and the extent of the damage were not provided in the available reporting.
Russian drone strikes have hit a school in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and damaged the city’s main bridge amid a continued Russian air assault, according to Al Jazeera.
The outlet reported that the strikes disrupted transport across Kyiv. Al Jazeera described the attacks as the latest in a series of waves of Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Al Jazeera did not report who or what was struck inside the school, nor whether it was in use at the time.
Further details on casualties, the full extent of the damage, and the response from Ukrainian and Russian authorities were not provided in the available reporting. Honest Abe News could not independently verify the account.
Why it matters
Reported strikes on a school and a major bridge in Kyiv point to the ongoing risk to civilians and essential infrastructure in Ukraine's capital, with the reported transport disruption showing how aerial attacks affect daily life beyond the immediate sites.
Frequently asked questions
What was hit in the Kyiv attack?
According to Al Jazeera, Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the city's main bridge.
How did the attack affect the city?
Al Jazeera reported that the strikes disrupted transport across Kyiv.
Is this part of a larger campaign?
Yes. Al Jazeera described the strikes as the latest in a wave of attacks as Moscow presses its air assault on Ukraine.
Timeline
- Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault
Al Jazeera: Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.