Russian Strikes Damage Kyiv Bridge and Energy Infrastructure

Russian forces launched an overnight barrage of 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones against Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions on November 7, damaging the capital’s Northern Bridge and energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks disrupted electricity, heating and water supplies and prompted the closure of the bridge, a major crossing over the Dnipro River.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the missiles and drones were used in the assault. Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting four missiles and 149 drones. The figures were released by Ukrainian officials; the sources do not independently verify them. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said several missiles hit the Northern Bridge, damaging its roadway and power lines. The crossing was closed to traffic in both directions while repairs began.

The Energy Ministry said strikes damaged networks carrying electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as other power facilities. Outages were reported in Kyiv and several other regions. Klitschko described the city’s energy supply as severely disrupted. He later said water pressure had been stabilized, while repair work continued on the bridge.