Russia Presses Energy-Grid Campaign; Kyiv Bridges Targeted, Kharkiv Hit

Following a massive combined strike on energy infrastructure that included a thermal power plant in Kyiv region, Russian strikes on October 2 hit Kyiv's Dnipro bridges, closing two and killing one person; Kharkiv and surrounding areas were hit by drones and guided bombs, with reports of five killed and over 40 wounded; drones also injured four in Hostomel. Ukrainian intelligence said the Kremlin ordered preparations for further massive missile strikes on October 2-3. Ukraine downed 81% of 1,933 long-range drones launched in the week to October 1 (55% for jet-powered variants). Casualty figures for Kharkiv come from a single aggregated report and may be revised.