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Public transport in Kyiv was disrupted across three major bridges on October 2 following overnight Russian attacks, with restrictions introduced on the Southern Bridge, Paton Bridge and Metro Bridge, the Kyivpastrans municipal transport operator reported.
The Southern Bridge was fully closed to traffic in both directions. Buses No. 22 and 91 were rerouted via the Darnytskyi Railway Bridge.
Traffic on the Paton Bridge was initially restricted in both directions. Under the updated arrangement, vehicles were allowed to move only from the right bank to the left bank. Buses No. 51, 55, 115 and 118-D were also rerouted via the Darnytskyi Railway Bridge, while trolleybuses No. 43 and 50 operated on shortened routes.
The Metro Bridge was initially closed toward the right bank, with bus No. 1-M operating via the Podilskyi Bridge. The bridge was later reopened in both directions, although bus No. 1-M was running behind schedule. According to the latest update, traffic from the left bank to the right bank remained restricted to one lane.
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the restrictions followed Russian strikes on the city’s bridges. Earlier, two drones struck near the support structure of the Southern Bridge, prompting emergency services to inspect the structure.
The previous evening, another Russian drone strike damaged a support, the roadway and the metro’s protective barrier on the Southern Bridge. Metro specialists had to de-energize the track while assessing the damage.
The overnight attacks also damaged a high-rise residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, where a fire broke out on the upper floors. One person was killed and two were injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.
