Kiev on Edge After New Russian Strike on Major Bridge
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that the North Bridge was hit by Russian strikes on Saturday, days after a similar attack on the South Bridge. Meanwhile, Russia urged diplomats and foreigners to leave Kiev, increasing tensions in the city.
Nadia El-Amrani
October 4, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-03
On Saturday, the North Bridge in Kiev was hit by Russian strikes, announced the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Vitali Klitschko. This attack comes just days after the South Bridge was also targeted by Russia.
At the same time, Russia called on diplomats and foreign nationals present in Kiev to leave the city, a statement that contributes to maintaining constant tension in the Ukrainian capital.
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