Russia has struck the Northern (Pivnichnyi) Bridge in Kyiv, the second major bridge hit in the Ukrainian capital in two days, amid an exchange of strikes that has killed five people.
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Key facts
- Russia struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv, according to the city's mayor.
- It is the second major Kyiv bridge hit in two days.
- The strike followed repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.
- Five people were killed as Kyiv and Moscow traded strikes, according to Al Jazeera.
Russia has struck a second major bridge in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to the city’s mayor. The attack targeted the Pivnichnyi, or Northern, Bridge, the BBC reported.
The strike comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Kyiv in recent days, the BBC said. Al Jazeera reported that it was the second such strike on a key Kyiv bridge in two days.
The attacks form part of a wider exchange of strikes between the two sides. According to Al Jazeera, five people were killed as Kyiv and Moscow traded strikes.
The targeting of bridges in a capital city points to attacks on infrastructure used by residents to move across the city. The sources did not provide further details on the extent of the damage to the Northern Bridge or on casualties specifically linked to the bridge strike.
Reporting on the incident developed over the course of the day, with the BBC first noting the attack on the Northern Bridge in the early morning and providing further detail later in the day under the headline that Russia had hit a second major bridge in Kyiv.
Why it matters
Strikes on major bridges in a capital city can disrupt daily life and the movement of people and supplies, while reported deaths underline the continuing human cost of the conflict. The repeated targeting of key infrastructure signals an intensifying phase of attacks between Kyiv and Moscow.
Frequently asked questions
Which bridge was struck in Kyiv?
According to the BBC, Russia struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv, as reported by the city's mayor.
How many bridges in Kyiv have been attacked?
The Northern Bridge is the second major Kyiv bridge struck in two days, following repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed?
Al Jazeera reported that five people were killed as Kyiv and Moscow traded strikes.
Timeline
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- Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge
Al Jazeera: Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.
- Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
BBC World: The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.
- Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
BBC World: The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.