Russian forces struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River on October 3, 2026, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported.
Six strikes on bridges
Russia has hit Kyiv’s Southern and Northern bridges six times since the afternoon of October 1. ISW said the campaign aims to “degrade Ukraine’s economy and to make life in major Ukrainian cities difficult.”
Energy and transport targets
Ukrainian officials said Russian forces hit energy, transport, residential and commercial infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions, as well as a vessel in Chornomorsk in the Odesa region.
Overnight attack
Russia launched 157 drones overnight on October 2-3, including 45 jet-powered Shahed-type drones, Ukraine’s Air Force said. Ukrainian forces downed 131; drones struck 12 locations. Russia also used an Iskander-M ballistic missile and guided bombs against southern Ukraine.
Crimea outages
In occupied Crimea, energy operator Krymenergo announced power restrictions on October 3, likely due to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure.
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