Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
Russian forces have targeted Kyiv's Pivnichnyi and Pivdennyi bridges for consecutive days amid ongoing conflict. The attacks coincided with a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Why it matters
The targeting of critical infrastructure like bridges significantly impacts logistics and civilian movement, escalating the intensity of the war in Ukraine.
The Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge, has been hit for the second day in a row, while the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge was hit multiple times earlier this week.
The latest attack came as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a visit to Kyiv on Sunday.
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near one of the bridges that was targeted and explains what we know so far.
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