Russia strikes three Kyiv bridges, disrupting traffic in new tactic

Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure of three Kyiv bridges over the Dnipro River on Friday, causing major traffic disruptions in a new tactic to torment the city's residents. Ukraine's top diplomat said the U.S., India, Turkey, and Egypt proposed a partial truce with Russia. The proposals envision halting attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping, with Kyiv ready to accept a ceasefire in that combination. Russia rejected a full ceasefire, demanding a comprehensive peace deal instead. The bridge closures came amid an intensified aerial campaign, including over 100 drones fired at Ukraine overnight. The war remains deadlocked along the front line, though Ukraine recaptured nearly 300 square kilometers between March and September. Russia suffered over 46,000 casualties in September, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Kyiv faces a $27 billion budget deficit, with the EU disbursing €2.9 billion in new financing.