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Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

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What happened

Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:48:38 UTC.

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