October 3, 2026

Chronology and Situation Report as of the Evening of October 2, 2026

During October 1–2, the enemy carried out a series of systematic attacks using Shahed/Geran-type UAVs against bridge crossings in the capital. The primary target was the Southern Bridge crossing.

CHRONOLOGY OF RECORDED STRIKES ON THE SOUTHERN BRIDGE

October 1, approximately 12:30–12:40. First attack

The first and second UAV impacts were recorded near the bridge’s supporting structure and sections of the metro line.

One of the drones struck the area directly while a train on the Green Line was traveling along the above-ground section. Thanks to the actions of the train driver, the train was brought safely to Vydubychi station. There were no casualties among passengers.

October 1, approximately 22:10–22:20. Second attack

A second UAV impact was recorded in the evening. The bridge support, safety barrier, road surface and concrete protective casing of the metro line were damaged.

Specialists responsible for shutting down and de-energizing the railway track were working at the site.

October 2, approximately 14:50–15:00. Third attack

The third impact by a strike UAV in the area of the Southern Bridge within a 24-hour period was officially confirmed. Additional emergency and rescue units were deployed to the site.

CONDITION OF THE FACILITY AND NATURE OF THE DAMAGE

Structural integrity: according to specialists and engineering services, no critical damage to the load-bearing cable-stayed system or pylon has been recorded. There is no threat of collapse.

Damaged elements: the road surface, barrier structures, elements of the supporting base near its foundation, and the concrete protective casing of the metro line were damaged.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

Southern Bridge: completely closed to cars, surface public transport and metro trains in both directions.

Paton Bridge and Metro Bridge: operating with additional security measures and temporary restrictions to allow inspections.

Green Line of the Kyiv Metro: service is operating exclusively on underground sections, with trains turning around at Vydubychi and Osokorky stations.

DETOUR

Main route: automobile and bus traffic, including routes No. 22 and No. 91, has been redirected via the Darnytskyi Railway-Automobile Bridge.

The Kyiv City Defense Council and specialists from the municipal enterprise Kyivavtoshliakhmist continue working on site to conduct a detailed assessment of the condition of the structures.

Remain calm, pay attention to air-raid alerts, and use official detour routes.