Ukraine urges tougher sanctions as Russian drone strikes cripple Kyiv traffic

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies to tighten sanctions against Russia after overnight drone attacks closed key bridges in Kyiv, causing severe traffic gridlock across the capital on Friday. The Southern Bridge and Paton Bridge, vital routes across the Dnipro River, were shut in both directions, while the Metro Bridge was partially closed. One person was killed as Russia launched over 100 drones nationwide, with Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko saying the city must adopt a war footing. Zelenskyy argued Russian weapons production depends on foreign components sourced through Europe, the US, China and Japan, urging political will to stop supply chains. Russian strikes also hit a kindergarten, grocery store and apartment buildings elsewhere, while Ukraine reported attacks on Russian oil facilities.