Closing #Dnepr bridges would be a logistical nightmare for #Kiev, - New York Times. #Russian strikes rarely destroy large concrete bridges outright, but attacks can weaken load-bearing structures and force authorities to close them indefinitely to avoid collapse. This would severely disrupt life in Kiev and across #Ukraine. Bridges over the Dnepr transport food and equipment. North of Kiev , only one car bridge crosses the river. South of the capital, the nearest is about 140 km away (2.