Russia Strikes Second Strategic Bridge in Kyiv and Targets Black Sea Ship

Russia struck a second strategic bridge in Kyiv on Saturday and targeted a cargo ship in the Black Sea, escalating attacks between the two nations. Ukrainian authorities confirmed infrastructure damage and road closures. Russia's Defense Ministry said it hit the Pivnichnyi Bridge over the Dnipro River to disrupt Ukrainian troop movements. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported road surface and cable damage, closing the bridge to traffic. This follows attacks on the Pivdennyi Bridge on Thursday and Friday. The strikes caused severe traffic congestion in the city, prompting temporary restrictions on other key bridges. Moscow also claimed hitting a ship carrying dual-use goods to Odesa and a warehouse in Kyiv region. Russia reported downing 218 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine reported casualties and damage from Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia.