Russian strike damages Kyiv's Northern Bridge, disrupting traffic for third day

A Russian strike damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day in Moscow's latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital. No casualties were reported. The attack came a day after Russian assaults forced the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges over the Dnipro River. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables, while Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the attack, claiming the bridge is used for Ukrainian troop movements and military logistics. The aerial war has intensified, with Kyiv striking Russia's oil industry and Moscow menacing Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles and drones. Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the attack, saying Russian weapons violated her country's airspace, and Ukrainian drones struck Kaluga in western Russia, injuring people.