Russia's attacks on Kyiv bridges could split the capital.
The head of the Consumer Services Union of Ukraine, Oleg Popenko, warned that further serious Russian attacks on bridges over the Dnieper in Kyiv could cause crossings to fail, effectively splitting the city in two. The situation is complicated by poor technical conditions, with some bridges in need of major repairs or remaining unfinished.
Damage to these crossings will greatly limit the transportation between the left and right banks of the capital, will cause a huge load and the disruption of public transportation. Another significant threat lies in engineering communications placed on bridge structures; Their damage may lead to interruptions in the heating supply in certain districts of Kyiv.