Paton Bridge (Kyiv)
Reserve crossings could compensate for up to half of the capacity of Kyiv’s bridges. They require additional military pontoon systems.
Putin may change his tactics in the war against Ukraine and focus on strikes against Kyiv’s bridges. General Sergei Surovikin, known by the nickname "General Armageddon," has been brought in for this purpose.
The Center for Countering Disinformation called the comparison of strikes on the Crimean Bridge and Kyiv’s bridges manipulative. The Crimean Bridge is a military logistics target, while Kyiv’s bridges are civilian infrastructure.
The complete destruction of Kyiv’s bridges is unlikely, expert Pavlo Narozhnyi believes. Repairing the damage could take anywhere from several days to months.
From October 5 to 9, Kyiv City Express shuttles will run between Vydubychi and Darnytsia. During peak hours, there will be up to six services.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Fifteen-minute restrictions have been introduced on the Pivdennyi and Podilskyi–Voskresenskyi bridges during air raids. Other bridges are operating without changes.
The Southern Bridge is completely closed, while partial restrictions are in place on the other crossings. The Darnytskyi Bridge is operating without restrictions.
Russian forces have struck the capital’s Southern Bridge again. The bridge is closed to traffic and the metro; emergency services are heading to the scene.
The Metro is ready to resume metro traffic on the Southern Bridge after yesterday’s attacks during a yellow alert level. But only after receiving an expert assessment of the structure’s condition.
After the strike on the Pivdennyi Bridge, Kyiv faced kilometer-long traffic jams and queues for public transport. Traffic on several bridges was restricted.
From September 10, Kyiv will shorten the curfew and extend public transport operating hours. Metro operations will also change, bridge traffic will be altered, and mass events will be restricted.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
UNN has compiled a selection of seven locations for recreation by the water in Kyiv, including beaches and pools. Among them are the Pushcha-Vodytsia beach with an eco-award and the Venice beach with modern infrastructure.
The first lane of the Paton Bridge heading towards the right bank will be partially closed due to repairs on an expansion joint. The work is scheduled to be completed by May 14.
NASU experts urge immediate reconstruction of the Paton Bridge to prevent a catastrophe. Delay will lead to structural collapse and casualties.
The Kyiv City State Administration has refuted information about new rules for crossing the Paton Bridge. The KMDA has not prepared or published such materials.