Russian forces strike a bridge in Kyiv with a drone as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in the Ukrainian capital. Multiple outlets report that the attack hits the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, with air raid sirens, explosions, and active air defenses noted during Merz’s visit.
Ukrainian officials and local reporting cited by the outlets say the strike damages the road surface and injures people. The Guardian and others add that the incident follows several previous bridge attacks and occurs shortly after Merz’s arrival, while Brisbane Times and The Age focus on the reported injuries. The Hindu and South China Morning Post describe the targeting of transport and logistics infrastructure, including bridges used by commuters.
While outlet language varies—some highlight “escalation” or “show of support”—the core event described across reports is the same: a drone attack on Kyiv’s Northern Bridge coincides with Merz’s unannounced visit to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.
