Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges follow outdated tactics, says Ukrainian commander

Ukrainian military commander Yurii Fedorenko stated that Russia's strikes on Kyiv bridges follow outdated Soviet-era tactics, and Ukraine has modern engineering capabilities to maintain logistics across the Dnipro River even if bridges are destroyed. Fedorenko, commander of the 429th separate brigade of unmanned systems "Achilles," said in an interview that the Dnipro River is crucial for transporting military supplies from west to east. He acknowledged Russia will continue attacking bridges but insisted temporary crossings can be deployed, noting this would create additional costs while Ukraine would manage the situation. The commander also explained Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv aim to force residents to leave the capital, weaken trust in Ukrainian authorities, and target decision-making centers. He warned Russia may escalate attacks on government buildings where key decisions are made, citing bounties reportedly placed on Ukrainian leadership.