Russian Drone Strikes Kyiv Bridge as German Chancellor Visits Amid Escalating Attacks

A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack came amid a broader escalation of Russian strikes on Kyiv’s infrastructure, with two people reportedly injured. Merz reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ukraine and announced additional military and energy assistance as both countries moved to strengthen their defence cooperation.