Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital

Russian forces conducted a series of drone strikes against Kyiv on Friday, targeting the Southern Bridge over the Dnipro River and a local school. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the attacks, which resulted in fires across the capital and necessitated the closure of the bridge to traffic. The Southern Bridge is one of seven major spans in the city and serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for Kyiv’s daily operations.

This incident marks the fourth time the bridge has been struck within a 24-hour period. Authorities have noted that the repeated targeting of this specific location reflects a focused effort by Moscow to disrupt the city's transportation network as part of a broader campaign of strikes against the capital.