Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-04 · 09:55 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday shortly after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital on a surprise visit. Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv as warnings of approaching Russian attack drones were issued. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the Northern Bridge sustained damage to its road surface from the strike. Merz's visit aimed to demonstrate European support for Ukraine amidst an increase in Russian attacks. The article does not specify the exact timing of the strike relative to Merz's arrival beyond "soon after."

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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed a strike damaged the Northern Bridge.

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Air raid sirens blared across Kyiv after Merz arrived.

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Germany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit.

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Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday.

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Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks. Air raid sirens blared across Kyiv, urging residents to shelter soon after Friedrich Merz arrived under tight security, with warnings of approaching Russian attack drones. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko then confirmed that a strike had damaged the road surface on the Northern Bridge – one of several connecting...

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