Kyiv Plans Water Crossings Amid Bridge Attacks

Kyiv's administration is set to invest 1 billion hryvnias (approximately $22 million) to construct new water crossings over the Dnipro River. This strategic move aims to enhance connectivity within the capital, which is divided by the wide waterway.

The decision follows a significant escalation of Russian attacks targeting bridges and logistics in and around Kyiv in recent months. These strikes have disrupted transportation for hundreds of thousands of residents who rely on bridges for daily commutes between different parts of the city.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the city's defense council has discussed the project for these combined water crossings and their associated access roads. Water crossings can include various structures like pontoons or fords, offering alternative routes when bridges are compromised.

This development comes after an overnight Russian missile strike hit the South Bridge, an event described by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a serious escalation. Earlier drone attacks also targeted other bridges within Kyiv, underscoring the urgent need for resilient infrastructure solutions.