Public transport circulation was interrupted on Thursday on the South Bridge, which connects the two banks of the Dnieper in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, according to mayor Vitali Klitschko. Engineers are inspecting the structure after strikes on the area of its supports. The South Bridge is one of the main crossings in the city, vital for moving people and goods across the river.
On Wednesday evening, a Russian drone struck the enclosure of the Nuclear Research Institute, where there is a research reactor from the Soviet era, and caused a fire, stated the State Administration for Nuclear Regulation. The institute, which conducts scientific research and has historical significance, is located in the capital. The incident raised concerns about potential risks to public safety and the environment.
The bombing of this bridge occurs as Russia intensifies, in recent days, its deadly attacks against civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and its surroundings. Russian attacks are intensifying, with an important bridge in Kyiv, a school, and the nuclear research institute in the Ukrainian capital among the targets. These attacks have drawn international concern and criticism, highlighting the growing threat to non-military targets.
Traffic on the South Bridge has been interrupted, while no increase in radioactivity has been reported. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have not confirmed any significant environmental or health risks. The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt daily life in Kyiv, with civilians facing increasing challenges as infrastructure comes under attack.
Multiple Targets Hit in Kyiv as Russian Attacks Intensify
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