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Paton Bridge (Kyiv)

Engineering structure and transport facility
The Yevhen Oskarovych Paton Bridge is a road and pedestrian bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv. It is named after the prominent Ukrainian engineer Yevhen Paton, who led its construction. The bridge is one of the world's first all-welded steel bridges and an important transport link in the capital. The Paton Bridge is of great importance for urban transport, connecting the left and right banks of Kyiv, and is an architectural monument of engineering art.
1953
Construction of the bridge begins under the leadership of Yevhen Paton
1957
Grand opening of the bridge for traffic and pedestrians
1970
The bridge is modernized to increase its capacity
2007
Major repairs and reconstruction are carried out
2013
The bridge is recognized as an object of historical and engineering heritage
2020
Continued technical maintenance and modernization
2025
The Paton Bridge remains an important transport artery of Kyiv
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Military reserves may be needed for pontoon crossings over the Dnipro in Kyiv – Defense Express

Reserve crossings could compensate for up to half of the capacity of Kyiv’s bridges. They require additional military pontoon systems.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:00 AM • 28966 views
Putin ordered General Surovikin to destroy the bridges in Kyiv — The Telegraph

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.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:57 AM • 6970 views
Why comparing strikes on bridges in Kyiv with the Crimean Bridge is misleading: an explanation by the Center for Countering Disinformation

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.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 04:15 AM • 6446 views
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Could Russian strikes on the bridges divide Kyiv into two banks? An expert outlined a scenario

The complete destruction of Kyiv’s bridges is unlikely, expert Pavlo Narozhnyi believes. Repairing the damage could take anywhere from several days to months.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 03:28 PM • 61292 views
In Kyiv, 18 additional services between the right and left banks are being launched due to complicated traffic on the bridges — here is how they will runPhoto

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.

Society • October 5, 01:37 AM • 20779 views
Defense Forces strike a Russian Buk-M3, drone base and electronic warfare system — General Staff

Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 11:49 AM • 12590 views
Traffic rules on Kyiv’s bridges across the Dnipro have been changed during air raids - where restrictions are in place

Fifteen-minute restrictions have been introduced on the Pivdennyi and Podilskyi–Voskresenskyi bridges during air raids. Other bridges are operating without changes.

Society • October 3, 11:07 AM • 10256 views
In Kyiv, the "operating mode" of the bridges has been determined: where traffic is blocked during air raids and where it is not

The Southern Bridge is completely closed, while partial restrictions are in place on the other crossings. The Darnytskyi Bridge is operating without restrictions.

Society • October 2, 03:52 PM • 20098 views
Russia has struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge once again; there has been a hit, the mayor saysVideo

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.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 02:58 PM • 17738 views
The Metro is ready to resume traffic on the Southern Bridge during a “yellow” alert — the Mayor of Kyiv named the condition

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.

Society • October 2, 12:14 PM • 23839 views
Kyiv came to a standstill in kilometer-long traffic jams after bridges were closed following overnight Russian strikesPhotoVideo

After the strike on the Pivdennyi Bridge, Kyiv faced kilometer-long traffic jams and queues for public transport. Traffic on several bridges was restricted.

Society • October 2, 09:28 AM • 5977 views
The metro and city institutions will operate, while mass events will be restricted — how life in Kyiv will change after September 10

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.

Society • September 7, 01:02 PM • 75378 views
Putin refused to make concessions regarding Ukraine after the CIA chief's visit - WP

Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:48 AM • 16196 views
The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, including air defense

The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.

Economy • September 2, 04:50 PM • 14339 views
Ukraine shoots down over 90% of Shahed drones and is preparing a response to Russian ballistic missiles, Zelenskyy says

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.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 07:21 AM • 10605 views
Where to swim in Kyiv: a selection of beaches and pools for summer leisurePhoto

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.

Society • July 23, 03:32 PM • 152503 views
Traffic to be restricted on Paton Bridge in Kyiv due to repairs – KMDA

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.

Kyiv • May 10, 07:05 PM • 4282 views
Paton Bridge repair and reconstruction must be undertaken immediately - NASU

NASU experts urge immediate reconstruction of the Paton Bridge to prevent a catastrophe. Delay will lead to structural collapse and casualties.

Society • March 7, 07:21 PM • 10506 views
KMDA refutes fake news about new rules for crossing Paton Bridge

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.

Society • March 2, 09:53 AM • 5384 views