The escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict reached a new threshold in early October 2026, with Russian strikes targeting strategic bridges crossing the Dnipro River in Kyiv for the first time. These attacks, which occurred on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, initially targeted the South Bridge, followed by the North Bridge of the Ukrainian capital. According to Meduza, Russian drones caused damage to a bridge support, a guardrail, the roadway, and a concrete barrier along the metro tracks on the South Bridge, leading to its closure to car traffic and metro services. On October 3rd, the attack on the North Bridge injured two people and damaged the roadway and trolleybus power lines, resulting in a partial closure. These strikes quickly caused significant traffic jams in the Ukrainian capital, highlighting the impact...
A consensus is emerging regarding the German Chancellor's visit to Kyiv and the intensification of Russian strikes, with most Western sources (News magazine, Liberal/Center, Center-Left, Neutral) emphasizing German support for Ukraine despite Russian threats. Dissonance clearly appears regarding the target and justification of the Russian attacks: Russian Opposition Dissident sources,...
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