Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

Joanna Kakissis · NPR · World

Published 5 Oct 2026, 7:44 pm·2 d ago·1 min read

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Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

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