Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine
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Russia hits Kyiv's Northern Bridge again as overnight drone barrage targets Ukrainian cities during Merz visit
On the morning of 4 October, a Russian drone struck the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv for the second consecutive day, damaging the roadway and injuring two people. The strike was part of an overnight attack in which Russia launched 135 strike drones at Ukraine, including 52 jet-powered Shaheds. Ukrainian air defence shot down or suppressed 123 of the drones. The attack coincided with a visit to Kyiv by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who announced new German military and energy-sector aid for Ukraine.
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Ukraine ministry probes restoration department director over alleged bribe linked to previous job
Investigative actions took place on 23 September at Ukraine's Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport over allegations that Viktor Steblinenko, Director of the Restoration Policy Department, received illicit benefit in connection with his previous position. The ministry says the case is unrelated to his current duties and has moved to suspend him and launch an internal audit.
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Russian drones damage civilian rescue tugboat Sapfir in Odesa Oblast port
Russian drones struck a port in Odesa Oblast on 13 September 2026, damaging the civilian search-and-rescue tugboat Sapfir. Ukraine's Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport said no casualties were reported and called the strike a gross violation of international humanitarian and maritime law, announcing it would notify the International Maritime Organization and international partners.