# Traffic chaos in Kyiv after Russian strikes hit key bridge

https://mins.news/en/item/83300

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-02 10:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/traffic-chaos-in-kyiv-after-russian-strikes-hit-key-bridge/

> Russian strikes forced Kyiv’s Southern Bridge to close in both directions, triggering severe congestion and disrupting public transport between the capital’s eastern and western banks. The Metro Bridge was restricted to one lane, while part of the Paton Bridge was closed. The attacks damaged the bridge deck, a support, barriers and protective structures around the metro line.

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