Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge shortly after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for an unannounced visit to demonstrate support for Ukraine. The attack injured two people and marked the fourth consecutive day of strikes on the city's key infrastructure, which has led to traffic restrictions on most bridges over the Dnipro River. Chancellor Merz met with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm Germany's commitment to military aid, warning that Russia's war machine poses a threat to Europe if not stopped.
- ▪A Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge in Kyiv, injuring two people and continuing a four-day campaign of strikes on the city's bridges.
- ▪German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to underscore Germany's backing of Ukraine as it enters a precarious period of the conflict.
- ▪Germany has become Ukraine's largest provider of military aid since May 2025, surpassing the United States as American support has declined.
- ▪Russian authorities warned foreign nationals and diplomatic staff against remaining in Ukraine, though several ambassadors, including Germany's, stated they would stay.
- ▪Chancellor Merz warned that if Russia is not stopped, its war machine will eventually turn against European nations.
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Soldiers inspect the damage from a Russian drone strike on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv. Photograph: Mykola Tymchenko/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSoldiers inspect the damage from a Russian drone strike on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv. Photograph: Mykola Tymchenko/AFP/Getty ImagesKyivRussia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of supportAttack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of UkrainePjotr Sauer in KyivSun 4 Oct 2026 07.53 EDTLast modified on Sun 4 Oct 2026 07.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRussia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine.A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key Northern…
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