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Russian Drones Strike Southern Bridge in Kyiv During Metro Train Passage

Russian forces launched a drone strike on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv, Ukraine, during the passage of a metro train. The attack caused an explosion, damaging the bridge structure and disrupting metro operations. Initial reports indicate the strike targeted bridge columns, with conflicting details on the extent of the damage.

Russian forces first attacked the Southern Bridge in Kyiv with drones on October 1, 2026, according to Meduza. A metro train was passing over the bridge at the time of the strike. The attack resulted in an explosion, as reported by a witness on the metro. Local Telegram channels in Kyiv stated that two strikes occurred on the bridge columns, though the exact impact and casualties remain unclear. Meduza confirmed the drone strike and the presence of the metro train during the attack. Ukrainska Pravda corroborated the strike, noting the explosion and the reports of multiple strikes on the bridge columns. Both sources emphasized the timing of the attack, though no official confirmation of casualties or structural collapse has been provided by Ukrainian authorities. The event highlights the ongoing use of drone attacks by Russian forces in Kyiv, targeting infrastructure while civilians remain in the area. The strike disrupted metro services and raised concerns about the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to such attacks.

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IndependentMeduzaOct 1, 05:28 PM
War. Day 1681. Russian forces first attacked the Southern Bridge in Kyiv with drones. A metro train was passing over it at the moment of the strike

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IndependentUkrainska PravdaOct 1, 01:38 PM
Reports of a Russian drone strike on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv

Reports from Kyiv indicate that Russian drones have hit the Southern Bridge. A witness described an explosion during a trip on the metro, and local Telegram channels report two strikes on the bridge columns.