Russian Drones Hit Kyiv’s Key Bridges, Turning Commutes into a Game of ‘Dodge the Drone’

Russian drones struck multiple major bridges in Kyiv today, marking a sharp escalation in Moscow’s campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure. The attacks, confirmed by Ukrainian officials, caused immediate traffic snarls and forced authorities to close sections of the affected bridges for safety inspections.

The strikes are part of a broader pattern of increased Russian drone activity aimed at key transport links, a development Kyiv’s defence ministry described as a direct threat to the city’s economic lifelines. Officials said they are assessing damage and will work to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

In response, Ukrainian authorities pledged to bolster air‑defence measures around critical infrastructure and warned that any further attempts to target bridges would be met with a decisive counter‑action. The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of urban transport networks in the ongoing conflict.

Local residents expressed frustration over the sudden disruptions, noting that the bridges—vital arteries for commuters and freight—are now back on the city’s “most‑wanted” list for protection.

The Russian side has not provided details on the drones’ payloads, but the focus remains on the strategic impact of disabling Kyiv’s bridge network, a tactic that Moscow appears to be employing more frequently as the war drags on.