Ukraine war: Capital Kyiv under fresh, longer curfew

A fresh and longer curfew will be imposed on the Ukrainian capital Kviv from Saturday evening until Monday morning, mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

In an online post, Klitschko said the decision was made by the Ukrainian military, without giving further details. “The military command decided to reinforce the curfew. It will start from 8:00 pm Saturday and last until 7:00 am on Monday,” he said on Telegram.

He said shops, pharmacies, gas stations and public transport will not be operating during the curfew.

Over a month into Russia’s war on Ukraine, Kyiv’s suburbs continue to suffer massive bombardments. Russian bombs destroyed the main bridge of the northern city of Chernihiv over the Desna River on the road leading to Kyiv two days ago.

On Friday, artillery shells rendered the remaining pedestrian bridge impassable, cutting off the last possible route for people to get out or for food and medical supplies to get in.