Russia Says It Hit Kyiv Bridge, 2 Vessels in Black Sea

By Reuters Oct. 4, 2026 Russia's military said it targeted a route Kyiv used to transport troops and military cargo. Stringer/Reuters Russia hit on Sunday the Northern bridge over the Dnipro river in Kyiv, targeting a route used to transport troops and military cargo, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The ministry also said it hit two dry cargo vessels carrying military equipment to the port of Odesa in the northwestern Black Sea. In an earlier statement, the ministry said that Russian forces had struck a dry cargo vessel east of Odesa overnight, as well as a Nova Poshta logistics center in Chornomorsk and a data center in Odesa. On Sunday, Russia promised to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Reuters that Kyiv would step up attacks on Russian oil refineries. The ministry said air defense forces had intercepted and destroyed 559 Ukrainian drones between 8 p.m Moscow time (5 p.m. GMT) on Saturday and 8 a.m. Moscow time (5 a.m. GMT) on Sunday over multiple Russian regions and above the Azov and Black seas. Reuters could not independently verify the claims made by either side of the conflict. Read more about: Ukraine war , Defense Ministry , Drones Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Feature As Fears of Post-Election Mobilization Swirl, Russian Activists Prepare for the Worst Anti-war activists and lawyers say that anxiety is rising, even though helping Russians avoid military service has long been a part of their work. 5 Min read At Least 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia The Defense Ministry said it intercepted 375 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. 2 Min read 1 Killed, Power Plant and Refinery Hit by Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strikes The strikes targeted energy sites as far away as the Kostroma region, where one of Russia’s largest electricity producers appeared to have been hit. 2 Min read Russia Border Regions Report Power Cuts After Ukraine Attacks Both sides have used drones, including larger self-detonating craft with ranges stretching hundreds of kilometers, extensively throughout the war. 2 Min read