# Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/85292

- The Guardian, 2026-10-04 11:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/russia-strikes-kyiv-bridge-german-chancellor-merz-visits-ukraine

> A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge over the Dnipro shortly after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived on an unannounced visit to show support for Ukraine. Two people were injured. The attack was the fourth consecutive day of Russian strikes on bridges in the capital, disrupting traffic and adding to concerns over the country’s wider infrastructure and energy campaign.

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