Kyiv bridge hit in further drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Russian forces have targeted major bridges in Kyiv with drone strikes for several consecutive days, causing infrastructure damage and traffic disruptions. The attacks occurred during a surprise visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who pledged continued military support for Ukraine.
Why it matters
The escalation of strikes on critical infrastructure highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the strategic importance of international diplomatic support for Ukraine.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Pivnichnyi Bridge (pictured on Saturday) has been hit for a second day in a row
A major bridge in Kyiv has been targeted by Russian strikes for the second day in a row, coinciding with a surprise visit from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's to the city.
The Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge was hit on Sunday morning, a day after it was first struck by drones in an attack that damaged the road surface and led to traffic disruption.
Kyiv Major Vitali Klitschko said Sunday's strike had also damaged a heating main, adding that there would be a temporary lack of hot water in the north-eastern Desnyanskyi district as a result.
Major bridges have been targeted in Kyiv over the past four days as Moscow ramps up attacks on critical infrastructure in the capital.
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