Russian drone strikes key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor's visit
A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River on Sunday, wounding two people, as the attack coincided with a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the Ukrainian capital.
A Russian drone attacked Kyiv's Northern Bridge on Sunday, targeting a major crossing over the Dnipro River that thousands of city residents rely on daily.
The drone struck the roadway while vehicles were crossing, detonating on impact. Two people were injured in the explosion.
The strike occurred at the same time German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was visiting the Ukrainian capital, adding a symbolic dimension to the attack during a high-profile diplomatic visit.
The incident underscores Russia's continued targeting of infrastructure in Kyiv, posing risks to civilians moving through the city even as international officials visit the capital.
