New Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge as Germany's Merz visits
First reported 1 Oct, 06:12 UTCUpdated 1m ago30 sources
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Kyiv’s North bridge was hit in a new Russian attack on Sunday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, soon after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital. Merz is on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Follow our liveblog…
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Russia struck a major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday, soon after Germany's chancellor arrived on a surprise visit to show European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks.
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.
- If Moscow Is Not Stopped in Ukraine, NATO Itself Could Be Next, Merz Warns (opens Kyiv Post in a new tab)
Merz warned that weakening German support could destabilize Europe and Ukraine, arguing European unity and military strength are essential to securing peace.
- 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.
- Germany's Merz hails NATO unity on Russia and rejects AfD claims (opens The Local Europe in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for unity in backing Ukraine against Russia – within NATO, Europe and his own country where the far-right and Moscow-friendly AfD is on the rise.
- Germany's chancellor under pressure over failures (opens Semafor in a new tab)
European capitals have reportedly gamed out the implications of Chancellor Friedrich Merz being forced out after a string of electoral and legislative failures.
- The political walking dead: Germany’s zombie chancellor (opens The Week in a new tab)
A string of poor election results has left Friedrich Merz with unprecedentedly low approval ratings
- 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.
- Russian strikes kill 8, injure 83 across Ukraine, target another key Kyiv bridge (opens The Kyiv Independent in a new tab)
Ukrainian forces intercepted 131 drones. Hits were recorded at 12 locations, while falling debris was reported at five other sites.
- 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.
- 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
