Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian drones struck a bridge in Kyiv, and criticized Russia for what he claimed is its newly adopted policy of targeting civilian infrastructure.

Writing on social media on Friday, Zelenskyy said the bridge over the Dnipro River in the Ukrainian capital was hit by multiple Russian drones.

He then cited intelligence reports and other sources suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin said early last month that there are no rules now. Zelenskyy warned that Russia now wants to destroy Ukrainian civilian infrastructure including bridges and schools.

An NHK reporting team confirmed on Friday in Kyiv that the damage to the targeted bridge resulted in causing heavy traffic congestion.

The bridge connects the western part of Kyiv, where administrative organizations are located, and the eastern part where there are high-rise residential buildings. The attack on the bridge is severely affecting people's lives.

Meanwhile, Russia's defense ministry acknowledged the attack. It said Russia targeted the bridge because it supports the movement of Ukrainian military units and the delivery of military supplies.