Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:47:30 UTC.

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