Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia strikes bridge
First reported 1 Oct, 06:12 UTCUpdated 5m ago25 sources
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A Kyiv bridge was hit by a Russian drone shortly after Chancellor Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital. During his visit, Merz is set to announce new measures to support Ukraine, including plans for drone production.
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The German chancellor was visiting Kyiv as Moscow has intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
At a ceremony to honor NATO, the German chancellor warned that Russia will threaten the rest of Europe if it isn't stopped in Ukraine. In other news, the German military will set up its first drone regiment.
Russia targeted another major bridge in Kyiv Sunday, shortly after Germany’s chancellor arrived in the Ukrainian capital on surprise visit to demonstrate European support amid surg...
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- Germany news: Merz lauds NATO with Westphalian Peace Prize (opens Deutsche Welle in a new tab)
At a ceremony to honor NATO, the German chancellor warned that Russia will threaten the rest of Europe if it isn't stopped in Ukraine. In other news, the German military will set up its first drone regiment.
- Germany preparing for serious hybrid attacks by Russia, says Merz, reaffirming Ukraine support (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
BERLIN, Oct 1 - Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Thursday that Germany faced more hybrid attacks from Russia as he pledged to continue support for Ukraine ahead of what is likely to be its harshest winter since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.
- Europe war-games life after Merz (opens Politico Europe in a new tab)
The German chancellor's foes at home are rejoicing at his political downturn. But those in Brussels aren't.
- Russian Drones Hit Kyiv’s South Bridge Again as Traffic Collapses (opens Kyiv Post in a new tab)
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at 5:50 p.m. on Friday that Russian forces struck Kyiv’s South Bridge again, after multiple strikes the day before shut down the bridges and paralyzed traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Zelensky said Friday that Vladimir Putin had ordered his troops to remove restraints on hitting…
- Second Kyiv bridge hit in two days as Russia targets Dnipro crossings (opens Euronews in a new tab)
With the Northern Bridge's traffic blocked a day after jet-powered drones forced the Southern Bridge shut, two of the eight Dnipro crossings joining Kyiv's halves are now disrupted.
- Russian forces strike a second major Kyiv bridge across the Dnipro after two days of attacks on the South Bridge (opens Meduza in a new tab)
Russian forces struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge on the morning of October 3, damaging the road surface and overhead trolleybus power lines. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the bridge was partially closed to traffic.
- Russia Strikes Kyiv's Northern Bridge in Fresh Tactic to Disrupt Life in Ukrainian Capital (opens Breitbart in a new tab)
A Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day, in Moscow's latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital.
- Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv (opens RTÉ News in a new tab)
Russia has issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of "massive" strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry.
- Russian attacks damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, kill at least six in Ukraine (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
No casualties were reported from strike in capital that damaged road surface and trolleybus cables
- Russia Pledges to Continue Massive Strikes on Kyiv, Urges Foreign Diplomats to Leave City (opens The Moscow Times in a new tab)
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said its attacks were in response to Ukraine's "terrorist acts."
- Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid (opens Arab News in a new tab)
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv with defense company CEOs to support Ukraine with a drone deal and military aid amidst increased Russian attacks.
- Germany’s Merz in Kyiv: Reiterates Support for Ukraine, Warns on Russia (opens Bloomberg in a new tab)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated Germany’s backing for Ukraine as he arrived in Kyiv on Sunday and warned that Russia could attack the Western alliance if it’s not stopped.
