Bridges under attack: Why Russia is targeting Kyiv's vital crossings

Russia has stepped up attacks on key bridges across the Dnipro River in Kyiv, disrupting major transport links in the Ukrainian capital and raising questions over Moscow’s wider strategy of targeting the city’s critical infrastructure.According to the BBC, Russia has targeted major bridges in Kyiv in recent days, with Moscow claiming that the crossings are being used to move Ukrainian troops and military equipment. The strikes come amid a broader Russian campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, as Moscow intensifies attacks on targets across the country.The southern bridge was struck repeatedly on October 1 and 2, while the northern bridge was hit on October 3, according to Reuters. The attacks damaged parts of the bridges and forced restrictions on traffic, adding to severe congestion across Kyiv.The bridges are critical because they connect Kyiv's eastern and western banks across the Dnipro River.