A military analyst and former SBU employee, Ivan Stupak, stated that Russian forces are attempting to exploit the vulnerability of the cable-stayed bridge in Kyiv by attacking its cables with advanced Shahed-type drones. The aim of these strikes is to significantly weaken the bridge, impede traffic, and reduce its capacity.

The analyst noted the use of "metal whiskers" and specific explosives, suggesting an effort to target the bridge's structural integrity.