Kyiv bridge hit again as Russia escalates Dnieper strikes; US plans trilateral talks

A bridge in Kyiv was attacked again as Russia intensifies strikes on Dnieper River crossings, while Ukraine's president announced US plans for trilateral talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives by late October. Volodymyr Zelensky said the US is in contact with both sides and proposes a technical-level meeting in a trilateral format before month's end. India's foreign minister also stated New Delhi is increasing its mediation efforts, citing discussions on maritime security, grain exports, and non-aggression possibilities. India has held talks with both Russia and Ukraine in recent months, including a September meeting between Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Zelensky in Kyiv, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urging of Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict.