Kreidenko warns of risk of Kyiv being split due to damage to Dnipro bridges

Threat to transport arteries

Kyiv risks being divided into two parts as a result of Russian strikes on bridges across the Dnipro River. Preventing this scenario from materialising is only possible through the efficiently organised work of both local and central authorities.

This was stated by Kreidenko, a member of parliament from the Servant of the People faction and deputy head of the parliamentary committee on transport and infrastructure issues.

Parliamentary position

«Не хочеться вірити в такий сценарій. Усе-таки запас міцності мостів у нас ще є. Тут головне питання — організація роботи. Якщо роботи не буде з боку Києва та його керівництва, а також з боку міністерства, то, в принципі, Київ може розділитися на дві частини» (I do not want to believe in such a scenario. After all, our bridges still have some reserve strength. The main issue here is the organisation of work. If there is no work on the part of Kyiv and its leadership, as well as on the part of the ministry, then, in principle, Kyiv could be divided into two parts), the MP noted.

Alternative crossings and funding

According to Kreidenko, alternative pontoon crossings could be completed by February-March. However, they are not capable of fully replacing the existing bridges.

UAH 2.2 billion has been allocated for the construction of such temporary crossings. Preparatory work on building access roads has already begun.