Kyiv Northern Bridge hit by Russian drone during Merz visit.
A Russian drone hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, injuring two people on the fourth day of bridge attacks.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit”
Kyiv Northern Bridge hit again during Merz’s surprise Kyiv visit
Key points
- The Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv was struck for a second day.
- The attack damaged the road surface and a heating main, causing heating issues.
- Emergency services responded; authorities warned of hot water shortages in Desnyanskyi.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv, reaffirming support and air defence aid.
- Russia previously struck the same bridge a day earlier, with drones and damage reported.
Other reports
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support”
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5 5 Kyiv Northern Bridge hit by Russian drone during Merz visit.
A Russian drone hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, injuring two people on the fourth day of bridge attacks.