Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
Summary
Russia attacked a major bridge in Kyiv while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city to show support for Ukraine. The strike is part of ongoing Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure amid increasing military aid from Germany.Key Facts
- A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, injuring two people.
- This was the fourth day in a row that Russia targeted bridges connecting Kyiv’s two banks.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to support Ukraine.
- Since May 2025, Germany has become Ukraine’s biggest provider of military aid, surpassing the US.
- Kyiv faces ongoing drone attacks disrupting daily life and threatening power supplies.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as causing terrible suffering.
- Russia’s attacks also target logistics centers, railways, data centers, medical facilities, and energy systems.
- Russia’s foreign ministry warned foreigners and diplomats against staying in or traveling to Ukraine, but many diplomats plan to remain.
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