Russian Forces Strike Severny Bridge in Kyiv

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces struck the Severny road bridge in Kyiv overnight, stating the bridge was used to transport weapons and military equipment for Ukrainian troops. The bridge reportedly facilitated the transfer of armaments, special equipment, and military vehicles for Ukrainian forces, according to the Russian defense ministry's statement. This strike occurs amid ongoing conflict, with Russia claiming control over significant territories in Ukraine. In June 2026, President Putin stated Russian forces control 80 percent of the Zaporizhzhia region, 85 percent of the Donetsk People's Republic, and all of the Luhansk People's Republic.