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Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv infrastructure as bridges targeted repeatedly
Russian forces have launched consecutive attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine's capital, with Kyiv's Northern Bridge struck for the second consecutive day. The ongoing bombardment underscores Moscow's strategy of targeting the city's transport networks and logistical capacity.
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Kyiv faced fresh Russian airstrikes on Tuesday, with the capital's Northern Bridge sustaining damage in a second day of attacks on the vital transport link. The repeated targeting of the bridge highlights a pattern of Russian military operations aimed at disrupting civilian movement and supply lines within the city.
The Northern Bridge connects central Kyiv to residential and industrial areas in the city's northern districts, making it a key artery for both civilian traffic and essential supply routes. Damage to such infrastructure can severely hamper humanitarian operations and the movement of residents across the city.
The strikes represent part of a broader Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's urban centers and transportation networks. Such attacks have intensified in recent weeks as Moscow seeks to degrade the country's ability to sustain military operations and civilian life in major cities.
Ukrainian authorities have not yet released detailed casualty figures or structural assessments from the latest strikes. Emergency services have been mobilized to assess damage and provide assistance to affected civilians in the areas surrounding the damaged bridge.