Russian territorial losses in Ukraine reach 81 square kilometers in September

The US Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia lost 81 square kilometers more territory in Ukraine than it gained during September. Russian airstrikes damaged the North Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials, leading to its closure for traffic. Ukraine supports a limited ceasefire for energy facilities and Black Sea shipping, but Russia has rejected this. The bridge damage follows Russian threats of further attacks on Kyiv. Additional incidents include drone strikes on cars in Kharkiv killing two people, and rocket and drone impacts reported in Moldova.