Ukrainian forces destroy bridge as Russian troops advance on Kyiv

Ukrainian forces have blown up a bridge close to Kyiv as Russian troops advance towards the capital city.

Footage shared by Anton Geraschenko, an advisor to Ukraine’s ministry of internal affairs, shows the moment the structure - located in Baryshivka - was destroyed.

“After the passage of the Russian army, a bridge was blown up. The escape route for the Russians [is] blocked,” Mr Geraschenko wrote on Telegram.

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