Did Russian drones strike Kyiv’s Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge on October 1, 2026?

Yes. On October 1, 2026, two Russian drones hit Kyiv’s Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge, one striking the base of a central stanchion while a metro train was crossing. The blast disrupted public transport across one of the capital’s main arteries over the Dnipro River; passengers reported dust from the blast wave entering a train carriage. City authorities said preliminary checks found no critical structural damage, and road traffic later resumed.

BBC reporting noted Kyiv’s bridges had not been hit before Thursday’s strikes. Ukrainian officials said a new design of Russia’s jet-powered drones—with a roughly 40 kg warhead intended for pylons and iron bridge structures—had entered use the day before.

Source: BBC News — Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv.

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