Russia intensifies drone strikes on Kyiv's critical bridges

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Russian forces have stepped up drone attacks on key infrastructure in Kyiv, targeting a civilian bridge and prompting new defensive measures.

Why it matters

The attacks threaten Kyiv's transport links and civilian safety, affecting daily life and the broader conflict.

How this story developed

Sep 20 Dozens of Ukrainian drones intercepted over Moscow and nearby region
Oct 3 A Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge, stopping traffic on that crossing.
Oct 4 Putin said the refinery strikes cost about 1% of Russia’s GDP.
Oct 4 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv with Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and business delegates, pledging continued German support for Ukraine.
Oct 4 Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Zelensky said Ukraine and Germany are already jointly producing drones, Ukraine will buy more weapons and equipment from Germany, and a drone‑unit programme in Germany has begun wi
Oct 4 City officials reported at least 16 deaths and over 100 injuries from the recent wave of drone attacks.
Oct 4 Merz announced a new German military assistance package and energy support during his Kyiv visit.
Oct 4 Energy experts identified the U.S.–Iran war as the primary driver of the diesel shortage.
Oct 4 Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge on Oct 4, marking the fourth consecutive day of bridge attacks.
Oct 5 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv and announced a weapons donation.
Oct 5 German delegation was headed by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and German firms signed defence contracts with Ukraine.
Oct 6 The raid reached the Volodarsk oil depot near Moscow, igniting a fire.
Oct 6 A wave of Ukrainian drones hit the Moscow region overnight, killing a 71-year-old man and a 20-year-old man while injuring nine others.
Oct 6 Moscow airports suspended flights throughout the night.

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Updated 06 Oct 2026, 18:48 UTC