Kyiv Northern Bridge hit again during Merz's surprise Kyiv visit
They publishedKyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
First reportBBC · 4 Oct, 08:48Z
Latest reportCNN · 4 Oct, 09:27Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Kyiv's Pivnichnyi Bridge was struck for a second day, damaging its road surface and a heating main during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit.
Why
The damage disrupted heating and threatened hot water supplies in Desnyanskyi, while Merz reaffirmed German support and air defence aid.
Watch
Emergency services are responding as residents await heating restoration following consecutive attacks involving drones and reported bridge damage.
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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
- A Russian drone struck Kyiv's North Bridge while German Chancellor Merz was visiting.
- Video shows a large fire and black smoke as cars continued to drive over the bridge.
- There were no reported casualties at this time.
- The North Bridge has been hit again in as many days amid Ukraine tensions.
- Merz traveled to Kyiv with Economic Affairs and Energy Minister Katarina Reiche to show support.