Klitschko shows aftermath of ballistic missile strike on North Bridge in Kyiv

On the night of November 7, 2026, the Russian military launched a missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in several ballistic missiles hitting the North Bridge. This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on his Telegram channel, where he published a video from the scene. According to him, the road surface, trolleybus contact line, and power transmission line were damaged at the facility. Five trucks were damaged by the blast wave in a parking lot near the bridge.

What exactly was damaged on the bridge

According to the statement by the head of the Kyiv City State Administration, the strikes hit the bridge's structure and infrastructure directly. The road surface was damaged, making normal vehicle traffic across the roadway impossible. In addition, the trolleybus contact line and power transmission line were disabled, meaning power supply disruptions in the surrounding area and a halt to trolleybus services in this direction. Specialists are assessing the extent of damage to the bridge's load-bearing structures to determine the scope of necessary restoration work.

Clearing the aftermath: municipal workers operating on the bridge

As Klitschko noted, road and municipal services began working on the North Bridge immediately after the attack. Specialized crews are clearing the aftermath of the hits and inspecting the structures. The mayor emphasized that assessing the damage is a priority task, as the timing and nature of restoration work at one of the capital's key transport hubs depend on its results.

Bridge traffic closed, transport rerouted

Due to inspections and damage repairs, traffic on the North Bridge is completely closed in both directions. The Kyiv City State Administration reported that buses are temporarily running on altered routes. Drivers are urged to take this information into account and plan their trips considering the bridge closure.

Context: third ballistic missile attack of the night

According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles three times on the night of November 7. Energy facilities, residential buildings, and the North Bridge came under fire. Thus, the damage to the bridge became part of a broader nighttime missile attack on the capital, during which other infrastructure facilities were also damaged. Detailed data on the aftermath of the nighttime attack on Kyiv continues to be updated.