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Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Russia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capital’s key Northern Bridge over the weekend.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:12:21 UTC.

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