Russian strikes kill 8 and injure 81 across Ukraine with Kyiv bridge hit
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and injured 81 others over the past day, with attacks hitting Kyiv's Northern Bridge and multiple regions including Kharkiv, where five were killed.
Casualties from Russian strikes
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and injured 81 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on Oct. 3. [3] In Kharkiv Oblast, five people were killed and 49 injured in Russian glide bomb and drone attacks over the past day, with most casualties reported in Kharkiv. [3] Two people were killed and 42 injured after glide bombs struck three areas of the city, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. [3] The strikes damaged private homes, an educational facility, office buildings, vehicles and power infrastructure. [3] Russian forces launched a series of drone strikes on Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, on the morning of 3 October, injuring five people. [4] In the area of the Izium Instrument-Making Plant, a drone hit a warehouse belonging to a processing plant, causing a fire. [4] In the Lower Town, the premises and equipment of a local enterprise were damaged, as were the windows and roof of an apartment building. [4] Another drone hit a residential area in the south-west of the city, damaging homes and causing a fire. [4] The number of people injured in the Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv on 2 October had risen to 42, including three children, with two women killed. [4]
In Dnipro, Russian forces struck a residential building, injuring four women aged 55, 62, 77 and 88, Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said. [3] That same evening, Russia also struck a business center in the city for the second time this week. [3] Nine people were also injured in Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin said. [3] Apartment buildings and private homes were damaged, along with stores, administrative buildings and vehicles. [3] In Kherson Oblast, four people were injured in Russian attacks that also damaged critical and civilian infrastructure, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. [3] In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, two people were injured in Russian attacks, co-head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council Ivan Fedorov said. [3] Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 737 attacks on 55 settlements in the region. [3] In Sumy Oblast, three people were killed and 10 injured in Russian artillery, glide bomb and drone attacks overnight, according to the military administration. [3] Several settlements saw damage to civilian infrastructure. [3] In Mykolaiv Oblast, three men aged 21, 47 and 62 were injured in a Russian mass attack on the city involving Shahed drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile, acting regional military administration head Heorhii Reshetilov said. [3] Two of the injured remain hospitalized in serious condition. [3] The strikes damaged port and civilian infrastructure, including administrative, industrial and residential buildings, as well as vehicles. [3]
Attacks on Kyiv bridges
In Kyiv, Russian forces struck the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River. [3] No casualties have been reported so far. [3] Videos posted to social media of the purported attack appear to show a large explosion on the bridge that connects the right bank of the city with the left bank as vehicles pass by. [3] The latest strike follows days of Russian attacks on key bridges within the capital. [3] A day prior, on Oct. 2, a Russian drone struck the Southern Bridge over the Dnipro River — marking the fourth such drone strike in two days. [3] At least four people were injured in the Kyiv region as Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes. [2] Russian strike damages bridge in capital Kyiv, as Moscow says several wounded in Ukrainian attack on Kaluga region. [2]
Drone barrage and Ukrainian interceptions
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 157 Shahed and Gerbera drones, including some jet-powered Shaheds, as well as Parodiya decoy drones. [3] Ukrainian forces intercepted 131 drones. [3] Hits were recorded at 12 locations, while falling debris was reported at five other sites. [3] Additionally, Russia attacked Odesa Oblast with Banderol munitions in the morning. [3] Authorities are still assessing the aftermath. [3] Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 157 Shahed, Gerbera strike drones and decoy UAVs on the night of 2-3 October. [5] Hits were recorded at 12 locations. [5]
Ukrainian retaliatory strikes
Ukraine's defence forces struck a storage and launch site for attack drones, a Russian military command post and a crossing on 2 October and on the night of 2-3 October. [5] In the area of Donetsk, a site for the storage, preparation and launch of attack UAVs was struck. [5] In the area of Nova Tavolzhanka in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command post. [5] A crossing over the Mokri Ialy River was also struck in the area of Novoocheretuvate in Donetsk Oblast. [5] The General Staff noted that strikes on sites used to store and launch attack drones should reduce the Russian military's ability to use UAVs. [5]
Moldova airspace violation
Moldova says 5 Russian aerial weapons violated country’s airspace, exploded on its territory. [1] President Maia Sandu warns Russia's attacks on Ukraine are dangerously reaching Moldova. [1]
What to watch next: Strikes on sites used to store and launch attack drones should reduce the Russian military's ability to use UAVs, while Moldova continues to monitor violations of its airspace from weapons targeting Ukraine.
