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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

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Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukraine Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of su…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:53:09 UTC.

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  1. Live: New Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge as Germany's Merz visits

  2. Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

  3. Moscow vows tougher strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy threatens Russian refineries

  4. Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

  5. Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

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

  7. Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live

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