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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge during German Chancellor Merz's visit
Original: Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/r ussian-st
Russian forces struck a bridge in Kyiv as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Ukrainian capital amid air raid sirens. Merz pledged continued strong German support for Ukraine during the trip, while the strike underscored the ongoing intensity of Russian attacks on the city and its infrastructure.
Why now: The strike timed to a senior European leader's visit highlights the war's escalation and Germany's role in supporting Ukraine.
Friedrich MerzKyivRussiaUkraineGermany
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- Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/r ussian-strike-hits-kyiv-bridge-as-german-chancellor-visits-ukraine?traffic_source=rss German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2
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