Russian strikes on Kiev: six injured, North Bridge closed and energy networks damaged

Russian strikes hit Kiev and its region on the night of Friday, November 6 to Saturday, November 7, 2026, damaging energy infrastructure and the North Bridge, which crossed the Dnieper. The Ukrainian authorities report consequences for electricity, heating, water and travel. In the capital, where five people were initially injured, the death toll was increased to six, including one child, by the Ukrainian relief services cited by Ukrinform. [S7] [S9] [S11]

Cuts in five regions

According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy, consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev, Jytomyr and Kharkiv regions have been deprived of electricity. The Ministry reported significant damage to the transport and distribution networks, without quantifying the number of households concerned. In the capital region, several damaged installations severely impede the flow of the current to Kiev and its surroundings. [S2] [S6]

The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, describes an "extremely difficult" energy situation that affects heating and water supply systems. For the inhabitants, the consequences therefore go beyond the power cut: they also affect the services necessary for daily living in housing. However, the information available does not make it possible to conclude that there is a total and uniform interruption throughout the capital. [S2] [S6] [S9]

Energy sector teams are working to restore networks, but repeated air alerts slow down repairs, says the ministry. No specific timetable for returning to normal is provided in these reports. This constraint affects both the residents awaiting the restoration of services and the personnel responsible for the interventions. [S2]

North Bridge closed for assessment

The North Bridge, also known as Pivnichnyi, was closed to traffic in both directions during the assessment of its condition by specialists. According to the mayor's information from Euronews, the roadway, the trolleybus lines and the power lines were damaged. Five nearby vehicles were also affected by the impact wave. [S9] [S10]

The closure limits the possibilities of crossing the Dnieper; its announced justification is the examination of the damage. The sources consulted do not provide a date for reopening. The structure had already been struck in October, after which anti-drone nets had been installed. Their presence alone does not determine the technical circumstances of the new damage or the effectiveness of such protection. [S7] [S9] [S10]

A human balance still provisional

France 24, RTS and Euronews report the mayor's first assessment, at least five injured in the capital, including a child. At 11.36 a.m. on 7 November, Ukrinform issued a report of the relief services to six wounded. This is an update of the same event, not a balance sheet to be added to the previous one. A nursery school building was also destroyed, according to the aid cited by France 24 and RTS. [S6] [S7] [S9] [S11]

Across the country, Volodymyr Zelensky announces at least nine injured, including a child, in an attack that affected about ten regions. He claims that Russia used 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones. These figures, reported by RFI, correspond to a national area: they should not be confused with the Kiev-specific balance sheet. [S2]

Protection of inhabitants and public responsibilities

The day before, the President of Ukraine announced that he had information on an attack in preparation against civil, energy and bridges. He had renewed his requests for Patriot interceptor missiles. RFI also reported its criticism of Kiev's preparation and municipal crisis management. These political accusations do not in themselves constitute a technical assessment of the measures taken by the town hall or of the damage that could have been avoided. [S2] [S7] [S9]

Publications converge on damage to the bridge and networks, but rely largely on the same Ukrainian statements: their number is not as high as independent confirmations. A meeting between Ukrainian, American and Russian emissaries was announced on 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky interprets the bombing as a pressure before these discussions; This reading remains that of the Ukrainian President. For the inhabitants, the concrete deadlines still unknown remain the restoration of the services and the return to service of the bridge. [S2] [S6] [S9] [S10]