Russia strikes Kyiv bridge, causing traffic chaos as Seoul warns Zelensky

Russia attacked Kyiv for a second consecutive night on Friday, October 2, 2026, using drones to strike a bridge over the Dnieper River, forcing its complete closure and causing massive traffic jams in the Ukrainian capital. The South Bridge, which also serves as a metro crossing, was shut down, with traffic limited on two other bridges in the city of eight, essential for its 3 million residents. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared the capital's situation "extremely dramatic," stating the enemy is "sacking Kyiv." Ukraine's military reported at least 100 Russian drones launched nationwide, including 50 jet-powered ones. Separately, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned of "measures" against Ukraine unless President Volodymyr Zelensky apologizes for revealing at the UN that two captured North Korean soldiers were transferred to Seoul.