Russia Kyiv strikes will continue as targeted retaliatory attacks, Moscow said on October 3, while the Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel to avoid staying in or travelling to Ukraine.The ministry said Russian forces were systematically striking what it described as military facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Moscow framed the campaign as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks that it says have hit civilians and infrastructure inside Russia.

The warning came as Russian attacks increasingly affected infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. A bridge across the Dnipro River was hit during an air attack, adding to disruption for Kyiv’s roughly three million residents as winter approaches.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko separately said the Northern Bridge was damaged during a Russian strike. Traffic from the eastern to western bank was suspended after damage to the road surface and trolleybus cables. No casualties were reported in that bridge attack.

Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Ongoing Ukraine Attacks

Russia said its forces would continue striking targets in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin saying Kyiv was facing consequences for attacks against Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry also urged foreigners and diplomatic mission staff to avoid travelling to or remaining in Ukraine because strikes would continue. Moscow warned that those disregarding the advisory would bear responsibility for adverse consequences, as the conflict continues amid escalating attacks by both sides across multiple regions.

Russia said its forces would continue striking targets in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin saying Kyiv was facing consequences for attacks against Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry also urged foreigners and diplomatic mission staff to avoid travelling to or remaining in Ukraine because strikes would continue. Moscow warned that those disregarding the advisory would bear responsibility for adverse consequences, as the conflict continues amid escalating attacks by both sides across multiple regions.

Both governments deny intentionally attacking civilians or civilian infrastructure. Independent verification of battlefield claims from either side can be difficult during the war.The latest escalation places attention on Kyiv’s infrastructure and civilian preparedness ahead of winter, while diplomatic missions and foreign residents assess Moscow’s warning amid continuing Russian attacks.