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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid
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PUBLISHEDOct 4, 2026, 9:55 AM
What the source reports
Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks.
Air raid sirens blared across Kyiv, urging residents to shelter soon after Friedrich Merz arrived under tight security, with warnings of approaching Russian attack drones. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko then confirmed that a…
Main source: SCMP
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