Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Merz pledges aid
Russia struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, damaging its road surface and prompting air raid sirens as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:42 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:42 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities”
Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities
Key points
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv to show support amid intensified Russian attacks.
- Russia uses ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones against Ukrainian cities.
- Kyiv and Ukrainian officials discuss strengthening Ukraine, defense and European security.
- Russia threatens more mass strikes and urges foreigners to leave Ukraine.
- Front line fighting across roughly 1,250 kilometers remains largely deadlocked.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial TimesSourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times
“Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine”
- SourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv IndependentSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv Independent
“Russia targets Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day, hits Northern Bridge”
- SourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ThemoscowtimesSourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Themoscowtimes
“Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to the Sound of Sirens and Explosions”
- 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”
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Russia struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, damaging its road surface and prompting air raid sirens as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived.