# Russian drones hit key bridge in central Kyiv again, causing damage

https://mins.news/en/item/82473

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-01 20:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drones-once-more-hit-key-bridge-in-central-kyiv-damage-reported/

> Officials say a Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge again on Oct. 1, damaging a bridge support, barrier, road surface and the metro’s protective concrete structure. Traffic, including metro and surface public transport, was suspended. Footage showed flames and heavy smoke. The strike followed two earlier drone hits near the bridge supports.

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