Kyiv traffic chaos after overnight strikes damage Southern Bridge and metro

Kyiv experienced severe traffic chaos on Thursday after overnight strikes damaged the Southern Bridge and metro infrastructure, forcing the crossing's closure. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the damage, with footage showing long vehicle queues across the capital. Ukrainian officials reported strikes also hit energy facilities and other infrastructure. Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces conducted a large-scale operation targeting Ukrainian defence industry and transport facilities, and claimed additional strikes on port infrastructure in the Odesa region. The Southern Bridge spans the Dnipro River and is a key transport link in Kyiv. The disruption highlights ongoing impacts of the conflict on civilian infrastructure and daily life in the Ukrainian capital.