Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
Russian forces struck a major bridge in Kyiv during an unannounced visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The attack is part of an intensifying campaign targeting infrastructure as Germany increases its military support for Ukraine.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the escalating volatility in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the shifting geopolitical landscape as Germany takes a more prominent role in supporting Kyiv.
Soldiers inspect the damage from a Russian drone strike on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv./Getty Images Soldiers inspect the damage from a Russian drone strike on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv./Getty Images Kyiv Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukraine
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz , arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine.
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