KYIV, Ukraine — A series of Russian attacks targeting key infrastructure in Kyiv has led to significant disruptions in the Ukrainian capital’s transportation network over the past several days. On Saturday, a Russian strike damaged the Northern Bridge, one of six main crossings over the Dnipro River, forcing authorities to suspend traffic and causing extensive delays.

This attack followed a wave of strikes late Friday that resulted in the full closure of the Southern Bridge in both directions, as well as partial restrictions on the Paton and Metro bridges. These closures severed critical connections between Kyiv’s left and right banks, sparking severe congestion across the city. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, heavy traffic jams were reported in areas including Pechersk and along the Dniprovska Embankment. The disruption was severe enough that some residents reportedly abandoned their vehicles and continued their commutes on foot.

The Russian military campaign, which began over four and a half years ago, has progressively targeted a variety of civilian and logistical sites in Kyiv, including apartment blocks, supermarket warehouses, gas stations, and data centers. The recent focus on key transport arteries appears to be part of a broader strategy to disrupt daily life in the capital and impede movement across the city.

Despite ongoing hostilities and escalations, no clear indications have emerged that a negotiated peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine is forthcoming. Ukrainian officials continue to manage the operational impact of these strikes while maintaining essential services and civilian mobility to the extent possible amid the conflict.