Russia expands strikes to Ukrainian bridges, rail lines and data centers
Russia's General Staff chief reported that Russian forces are now targeting Ukraine's strategic bridges, railway infrastructure and data centers, alongside ongoing attacks on energy facilities.
In a briefing with President Vladimir Putin, General Staff chief Valeri Gherasimov said Russian troops are now focusing on Ukraine's strategic bridges, railway networks and data centers, adding to a wave of attacks on energy installations. He described the operations as part of a broader plan to disrupt the logistical and digital support for Ukrainian forces. Since early October, Russian drones have repeatedly struck Kyiv's South and North bridges, leading to prolonged closures, and a bridge in Zaporizhzhia has also been targeted.
Earlier in September, Russian strikes hit several Ukrainian data centers, cutting internet access for hundreds of thousands of users. In response, President Volodymyr Zelensky convened his top military staff to bolster defenses of the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
Why it matters
The attacks aim to cripple Ukraine's logistics and digital capabilities, heightening pressure on its war effort.
How this story developed
- Oct 3 Russian missile attacks damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge, halt east-west traffic
- Oct 3 The Northern Bridge was struck after earlier attacks closed the Southern Bridge.
- Oct 4 Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge on Oct 4, marking the fourth consecutive day of bridge attacks.
- Oct 7 A large‑scale missile and drone barrage hit Kyiv in the early hours.
- Oct 7 Two civilian deaths reported in Kyiv and simultaneous strikes hit other Ukrainian cities on Putin's birthday.
- Oct 7 Ukrainian air defenses reported downing 161 of the incoming missiles and drones.
- Oct 11 Power outages now affect additional neighborhoods in Kyiv.
- Oct 14 Russian missile and drone attacks over the past day killed at least ten people and wounded 91 across Ukraine, with Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles for a second night.
- Oct 16 A Russian missile strike hit Kyiv's Darnytska CHP‑4 power plant, killing one and wounding dozens.
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