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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

NPR | By Joanna Kakissis,
A Martínez
Published October 5, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

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Joanna Kakissis is an international correspondent based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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