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Russian Drones Strike Bridge, School, and Nuclear Research Site in Kyiv

Russian drones attacked a key bridge, a school, and a nuclear research institute in Kyiv on October 1, 2026. The strikes disrupted traffic and caused no reported increase in radioactivity. The attacks mark another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russian drones targeted an important bridge in Kyiv, a school, and a nuclear research institute. The bridge disruption halted traffic, while no rise in radioactivity was reported. Al-Jazeera noted the strikes hit a school and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks. Both outlets confirmed the strikes but did not specify the number of drones used or casualties.

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IndependentOuest-FranceOct 1, 05:30 PM
War in Ukraine: Russian drones strike an important bridge in Kiev, a school and a nuclear research site

Russian attacks are intensifying. An important bridge in Kiev, a school, and the nuclear research institute of the Ukrainian capital have been hit by drones. Traffic on the bridge was interrupted, while no increase in radioactivity was reported.

IndependentAl JazeeraOct 1, 05:06 PM
Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault

Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.