Russia Uses Upgraded Iskander Missiles Against Kyiv Bridges

Russia has equipped its Iskander ballistic missiles with advanced optical and radar guidance systems. This technology allows for trajectory adjustments during the final flight phase to strike targets with a precision of just a few meters. The goal is to bypass electronic warfare systems that attempt to jam the projectiles.

Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhii Beskrestnov confirmed the use of these weapons in recent attacks against bridges in Kyiv. The capital's North Bridge sustained four impacts in a single night. The Russian strategy seeks to divide Ukrainian territory along the Dnipro River.

Historically, ballistic missiles relied on gravity during their final descent phase, which resulted in larger margins of error. Military strategy experts point to the new real-time adjustment capability as a significant technical shift. The onboard computer now processes terrain data seconds before detonation.

These attacks aim to disrupt transit between the left and right banks of the capital. The Russian campaign has escalated from drones to the use of high-precision missiles against fundamental structures. Transport infrastructure has become the primary target of this new phase of the conflict.