Southern Bridge (Kyiv)

Gerasimov reported to Putin on strikes against Ukraine's energy facilities and strategic bridges. He also stated that the production of long-range weapons had been weakened.

On October 12, the “green” metro line is operating in two sections, while buses No. 22 and No. 91 are traveling via the Darnytskyi Bridge. Water supply has been restored.

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

Kyiv’s “green” metro line operates on a special schedule during peak hours due to restrictions on the Southern Bridge. Some surface transport has been suspended.

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.

During peak hours, trains on the Green Line will run according to a special schedule due to restrictions on the Southern Bridge. At other times, the regular timetable will apply.

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

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 run

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.

The enemy attacked Kyiv’s Northern Bridge; there is damage — the mayor

As a result of the strike, the roadway of the Northern Bridge was damaged. Emergency services are heading to the scene.

Russia launched 135 unmanned aerial vehicles from various directions, including 52 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 125 enemy targets.

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

Serhii Beskrestnov suggested that 1–3 MESH repeaters are operating in Kyiv for short-term control of Shaheds. The theory is still being verified.

Following the Russian strike and damage to the Northern Bridge, trolleybuses are operating along modified routes. Bus services have resumed with diversions.

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

Russia has struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge once again; there has been a hit, the mayor says

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.

Kyiv came to a standstill in kilometer-long traffic jams after bridges were closed following overnight Russian strikes

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

Kyiv continues to be attacked by Russians: there is one dead and injured people, traffic on the bridges has been restricted

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a Russian strike damaged a high-rise building: one person was killed and two were injured. Traffic on the bridges has been partially restricted.

On the night of October 2, the enemy attacked the Southern Bridge in Kyiv again. A 25-story residential building was damaged in the Darnytskyi district.

An enemy UAV damaged a support structure, a crash barrier, the road surface, and the metro fence on the Pivdennyi Bridge. Metro and vehicular traffic were halted.

The enemy has struck the Southern Bridge in Kyiv again; there has been a hit.

A hit on the roadway of Kyiv’s Southern Bridge has been recorded. Emergency services are heading to the scene, Vitali Klitschko reported.

In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi District, debris from an enemy drone fell near a metro station. Trees are burning in an open area; emergency services are on their way to the scene.

Experts found no critical damage to the Southern Bridge after the drone strike. Surface transport has resumed service, while the metro is being inspected.

Two strikes by enemy UAVs were recorded near the supporting structure of the Southern Bridge. Metro and vehicle traffic was halted, and the bridge is being inspected.

Drone debris has been reported falling on Kyiv’s Southern Bridge — social media

In Kyiv, drone debris fell onto the Southern Bridge; local social media channels report traffic restrictions. There is currently no official confirmation from the authorities.

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.

The Kyiv Defense Council proposes easing the curfew and restrictions on movement across bridges during alerts. They also plan to change the operation of the metro.