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Saturday, October 3, 2026

World · October 3 edition

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv

Russia struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv after repeated attacks on another major bridge in the Ukrainian capital, according to reports published on October 3, 2026. The Washington Post reported that Russia has targeted both the North and South bridges in recent days. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said residents could no longer pretend it was peacetime, according to The Guardian, which also reported strikes on a school and a hospital.

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    The New York Times Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline Oct 3, 1:47 PM ET
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    BBC News Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv Oct 3, 12:16 PM ET
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    The Washington Post Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter Oct 3, 8:18 AM ET
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    The Guardian ‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks Oct 3, 4:52 AM ET

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