Russian strike on Kyiv heating main cuts hot water in Desnyanskyi district

Russian forces struck a heating main in Kyiv on Sunday, October 4, temporarily cutting off hot water in the Desnyanskyi district, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Repair crews are working to restore hot water supply, the mayor said. Earlier that morning, Russian troops struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge for the second time, and six air raid alerts were issued overnight due to drone threats. Debris from the attack caused a fire at a non-residential building in the Desnyanskyi district. On October 1-2, Russian drones hit the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge, damaging road surfaces and supports, causing traffic paralysis. On October 3, a drone strike on the Northern Bridge damaged the roadway and trolleybus network, injuring two people.