Zelensky: US and Europe not doing enough as Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges cause gridlock

Russian attacks on Kyiv damaged a 25-story residential building, killing one person, and forced the closure of the South Bridge, causing major traffic gridlock in the Ukrainian capital. President Zelensky stated that Putin has ordered his commanders to abandon the rules of war. The South Bridge, targeted repeatedly by drones, is closed in both directions, while the Paton Bridge operates in one direction only. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to a pylon, road surface, and a protective barrier from the latest overnight strike, leading to long queues as commuters sought alternative routes. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelensky criticized US and European partners for not doing enough to pressure Moscow, citing intercepted communications showing Putin's September order to intensify attacks on civilian targets like schools and hospitals.