# Russian drone hits Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits in show of support

https://mins.news/en/item/85229

- CNN, 2026-10-04 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/europe/russian-drone-kyiv-merz-ukraine?Date=20261004&Profile=CNN

> A Russian drone struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was visiting the Ukrainian capital to demonstrate support for President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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