Missile War Monitor: Russian Ballistic Missiles Hit a Kyiv University Campus, Then the Southern Bridge's Metro Line
The attack injured 15 people and disrupted metro service after missiles hit a university campus and nearby bridge infrastructure, officials said.
- On October 26, Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv's State University of Trade and Economics campus, killing one person and injuring 15, while a follow-up attack on October 27 damaged the South Bridge, forcing authorities to close the vital transport link.
- Russia is increasingly targeting Kyiv's seven bridges across the Dnipro River to divide the Ukrainian capital and disrupt transport connections across northern Ukraine.
- The overnight assault involved 280 drones and ballistic missiles; air defenses neutralized 257 targets, including 56 jet-powered Shaheds, as officials assessed extensive damage to residential and metro infrastructure.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the South Bridge remains closed to traffic while Green Line metro service is suspended across part of the city, with specialists inspecting damage to determine reopening timelines.
- Defense officials report Russia could launch 320 ballistic missiles monthly, prompting European allies to supplement Ukraine's Patriot systems. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy noted Ukraine faces critical interceptor shortages.
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Kyiv’s South Bridge Hit as Russian Ballistic Missiles and 280 Drones Hammer the Capital
Russia launched a massive overnight attack against Ukraine, sending 280 drones—including 69 jet-powered Shaheds—along with ballistic missiles, with Kyiv identified as the main target.
One person has died and 14 have been injured after missile attacks on Kiev overnight. A university and several medical centers have been hit in the attack. Several of the injured are said to be healthcare workers, Kyiv Independent reports.
Kyiv introduces detour routes for freight, passenger transport over Pivdennyi Bridge closure – police
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Missile War Monitor: Russian ballistic missiles hit a Kyiv university campus, then the Southern Bridge's metro line
Credit: bne IntelliNewsRussian ballistic missiles hit the campus of Kyiv's State University of Trade and Economics, killing one and injuring 15, and a second wave struck the Southern Bridge and its metro line.
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