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Russia Warns Diplomats and Foreigners to Leave Kyiv Over Strike Threat; Launches Attack on Northern Bridge

On October 3, 2026, Russia issued a warning for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to the threat of new 'massive' strikes. Russian forces also launched an attack on the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, marking the third consecutive day of targeting the main capital bridges.

Russia's foreign ministry called for the immediate departure of diplomats and foreigners from Kyiv, citing the threat of 'massive' strikes. The warning was reported by the Times of Malta and Vanguard Nigeria. The Kyiv Independent noted that the attack on the Northern Bridge was part of a pattern of targeting Kyiv's main bridges over three consecutive days. The attack on the Northern Bridge occurred on the morning of October 3, according to Lithuanian National Radio and Television. The strike was part of a broader escalation in the conflict, with Russian forces continuing to focus on critical infrastructure in Kyiv. No casualties were immediately reported, but the attack raised concerns about the safety of the city's infrastructure and civilians.

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IndependentTimes of MaltaOct 3, 03:57 PM
Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat - Times of Malta

Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat  Times of Malta

IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Oct 3, 03:44 PM
Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat

Russia on Saturday issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of new "massive" strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry. The post Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat appeared first on Vanguard News.

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionOct 3, 08:09 AM
Karas Ukrainoje. Russia resumes warnings for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv

On the morning of October 3, Russian forces launched an attack on the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv – this is the third consecutive day that Russia has targeted the main capital bridges, according to The Kyiv Independent.