WorldPingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges.
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WorldPingAttack 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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingWatch: Russian drones hit Kyiv bridge; German chancellor arrives to sirens — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany would take further steps to defend itself, including against Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers in the Baltic and North Seas, airspace violations and drone attacks…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingFootage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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