Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

What happened

Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.

Summarised from: The Guardian, Financial Times, BBC News.

Full coverage · 6 sources

• Associated Press 4 October 2026 at 23:39 WIB
  Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks
• The Guardian 4 October 2026 at 23:12 WIB
  Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
• Financial Times 4 October 2026 at 23:02 WIB
  Russia strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits
• BBC News 4 October 2026 at 21:25 WIB
  Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
• Reuters 4 October 2026 at 18:11 WIB
  Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskiy interview
• Bloomberg 4 October 2026 at 16:05 WIB
  Russia Vows to Step Up Strikes After Its Warning on Kyiv

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