Russia Claims Large Overnight Strikes on Kyiv Bridge, Missile Plant and Power Sites

Russia’s defence ministry announced that its forces launched a heavy overnight assault across the Ukrainian capital and the area around it. Moscow described the targets as part of Ukraine’s military production base, along with power and transport networks. The claims come from the Russian side, and the report does not carry independent confirmation of the damage.

Northern Bridge and Meridian Plant Targeted

Why Russia Named the Bridge

According to the ministry, the Northern Bridge in Kyiv was struck because it allegedly served as a route for moving weapons, military equipment and vehicles to Ukrainian troops.

Russian officials also said they hit the Meridian plant, which they say builds Flamingo cruise missiles.

Energy Sites and Black Sea Vessel Hit

Beyond the capital, the ministry said several energy and industrial facilities in the Kyiv region were damaged. It listed a power plant, an electricity substation and a facility that makes munitions. A second electricity substation in the Zhytomyr region was reportedly hit as well. At sea, Russia said it destroyed a cargo ship in the Black Sea that it claimed was carrying military gear and dual use goods bound for Ukraine.