Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos
Key link between two sides of capital hit again as airstrikes force traffic suspensions on three bridges spanning Dnipro River. What we know on day 1,683
TL;DR
- A Russian air attack on Saturday hit a bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv, suspending traffic and causing damage to infrastructure.
- Kyiv has experienced multiple strikes on bridges and infrastructure in recent days, leading to traffic chaos and a "very dramatic" situation.
- The attacks appear linked to an order by Vladimir Putin to remove constraints on Russia's air campaign.
- Earlier strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv resulted in casualties and injuries.
- A joint US-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund has announced its first critical minerals deal and other new projects totaling about $70 million.
- A European commissioner called for Russia to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, describing the situation as "appalling."
- Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election, with polls suggesting the pro-Ukrainian incumbent prime minister's party will likely win.