Russian Drone Strikes Kyiv’s Northern Bridge as Merz Arrives to Show Support
Two people were injured as the attack sparked fires and black smoke on the bridge, while Germany and Ukraine planned a drone and missile production deal.
- On Sunday, a Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge for the second time in two days as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid air raid sirens and explosions.
- Russian forces, aiming to divide Kyiv along the Dnipro River, have intensified strikes on critical infrastructure; the Southern Bridge was hit five times in less than 24 hours between Thursday and Friday.
- Merz and Zelensky are finalizing a defense partnership for drone and missile production, while Berlin prepares $1.13 billion in military aid and $390 million for energy infrastructure repairs, German officials said.
- Moscow warned Sunday that strikes will intensify against Kyiv and other cities, prompting officials to plan alternative Dnipro River crossings as Zelensky vows to target Russian oil refineries in response.
- Kyiv's three million residents face ongoing danger from the intensified campaign, despite President Donald Trump recently urging Ukraine to avoid targeting Russian oil infrastructure, claiming it impacts global oil prices.
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Russian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor’s visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: report
A Moscow drone slammed into Kyiv's key Northern Bridge on Sunday, leading to a fiery explosion during a visit from Germany's top official — as Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing a mass military mobilization.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz went to Kiev on Sunday to offer his support and a new promise of financial aid to Ukraine. This visit takes place at a time when the Ukrainian capital is facing a resurgence of Russian attacks, which targeted a bridge for the fourth day in a row.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday for a demonstration of support for Ukraine.
Moscow once again bombed a key bridge of the capital over the Dipro River; the German Chancellor announced a new aid package for the Zelensky government
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