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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

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Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing

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Section: World news
By: Pjotr Sauer
Published: Oct 4, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 4, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC

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German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.

Al JazeeraQatarRussia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

The Kremlin has repeatedly warned Europe, and Germany specifically, to halt its aid programs to Ukraine as Kyiv fights back the Russian invasion.

New York PostRussian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor's visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: report

Russia struck a major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine in a show of support amid intensifying Russian attacks.According to The Guardian, a Russian drone...

thenews.com.pkPakistanRussia attacks key Kyiv bridge as German chancellor arrives in Ukraine

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Kyiv

Capital and largest city of Ukraine

Kyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive public transport system, which includes the Kyiv Metro.

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Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capitalAl JazeeraQatar4 hr. ago
Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosionsCNNUnited States21 hr. ago
Russian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor's visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: reportNew York Post9 hr. ago
Russia attacks key Kyiv bridge as German chancellor arrives in Ukrainethenews.com.pkPakistan6 hr. ago
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian citiesABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos14 hr. ago
Germany's chancellor arrives in Kyiv on unannounced visit to pledge more military support to UkraineDW.comGermany21 hr. ago
Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacksLos Angeles Times14 hr. ago
Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aidSouth China Morning PostHong Kong SAR China21 hr. ago
German Chancellor in Kyiv: "Ukraine will need our support"France 24France17 hr. ago
Zelensky Warns Moscow Faces Reciprocal Strikes on Bridges, NetworksKyiv Post11 hr. ago
Russia strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visitsFinancial TimesUnited Kingdom15 hr. ago
Russia strikes hit Kyiv as Germany's Merz visitsafp.com19 hr. ago

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