Kyiv Northern Bridge hit by Russian drone during Merz visit.
They publishedRussia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
4 Oct, 09:55ZRussia strikes Kyiv bridge as Merz pledges aid
First reportBBC · 4 Oct, 08:48Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 4 Oct, 11:53Z
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Why it matters
What
A Russian drone hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, injuring two people on the fourth day of bridge attacks.
Why
The strikes disrupted traffic across multiple bridges and raised concerns about winter power stability as Ukraine seeks continued German support.
Watch
Authorities will assess bridge operations, traffic disruption and power risks while Merz continues talks in Kyiv on support for Ukraine.
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Summary
- 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.
Summary
- Russia struck the Northern Bridge in Kyiv, damaging road surface and prompting air raid sirens.
- German chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv to show European support amid attacks.
- Merz and Zelensky planned to discuss a new military aid package worth over US$1 billion.
- The package reportedly includes combat drones, satellite tech, and anti-jet drones production.
- Ukraine faces a spike in attacks on infrastructure, and authorities warn of a war footing.
Summary
- Russia struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge with a drone, marking a fourth day of bridge attacks.
- Two people were injured, according to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine.
- Merz described Ukraine's need for ongoing support and warned Russia's war machine.
- Attacks disrupt traffic on multiple bridges and threaten winter power stability.