Russian Strikes On Kyiv Bridges
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities.Reported by 7 of 10 outlets; wording from Toronto Star.
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A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, marking the fourth consecutive day that Russia has targeted bridges used by thousands of residents commuting between the city’s two banks.
The first Russian strike on the Northern Bridge took place on Saturday, injuring two people and damaging the road surface and overhead trolleybus wires, Klitschko said.
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"If Russia is not stopped, sooner or later its war machine will turn against us."
Zelensky said on Wednesday, after speaking to Merz by phone, that Ukraine would soon finalize a deal with Germany for the production of drones, missiles and related software.
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Russian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor’s visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: report
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- 3 Oct
A Russian strike has hit a second major bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said, amid a ramp up in attacks on critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital.
- 4 Oct
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Coverage 23 articles
5 Oct Europe Today: Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election
Euronews
4 Oct Russian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor’s visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: report
New York Post
4 Oct Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea
The Hindu4 Oct Russian drones attack Kyiv as Merz meets Zelensky
Sydney Morning Herald
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4 Oct Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Al Jazeera4 Oct Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won’t be intimidated
The Straits Times
4 Oct Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war
Al Jazeera
4 Oct Putin launches strikes on Kyiv while German Chancellor Merz visits Ukrainian capital in show of support for Zelensky
Daily Mail
4 Oct Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
BBC4 Oct Zelensky says US wants to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine by the end of October
The Straits Times4 Oct Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea
The Straits Times
4 Oct Sounds of air raid sirens, explosions in Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit with Zelensky
New York Post
4 Oct Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
The Guardian4 Oct Russia strikes hit Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits
The Straits Times
4 Oct Kyiv bridge hit in further drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
BBC
4 Oct Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
The Guardian
4 Oct Germany’s Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy
The Hindu
4 Oct Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
Toronto Star4 Oct Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid
The Straits Times
3 Oct Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge
The Hindu
3 Oct Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital
Toronto Star
3 Oct Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
BBC3 Oct Bridge across Dnipro river in Kyiv hit during Russian attack, mayor says
The Straits Times
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