Kyiv plans to build water crossings over the River Dnipro, allocating 1 billion hryvnias ($22 million) for the project. The announcement comes as Russia escalates its attacks on bridges in the capital, disrupting transportation for residents.
The damage to Kyiv's Southern Bridge disrupts transportation for tens of thousands of residents and highlights the ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
Kyiv plans to build temporary water crossings over the Dnipro River, allocating 1 billion hryvnias ($22 million) for the project. The announcement follows a Russian ballistic missile strike on the Southern Bridge on October 27, damaging the structure and closing it to road and rail traffic. Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the city's Capital Defense Council discussed the project, which could include pontoon crossings. Kyiv's bridges have faced repeated drone and missile attacks, prompting preparations for alternative routes.
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