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Russia hits bridges in Kyiv during German leader's visit
Russian drones struck major bridges in Ukraine's capital as Germany's chancellor arrived to show his support.
Smoke rises near a bridge in Kyiv after a Russian drone attack.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Oct. 4, 2026, 4:23 p.m. - 6 hours ago
Russia launched a series of drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, today. The strikes hit important bridges in the city.
This happened at the same time Germany’s leader, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, arrived in Kyiv for a surprise visit. He came to show that Germany still supports Ukraine in the ongoing war. Residents heard explosions and air raid sirens shortly after he got to the city.
Russian officials confirmed they targeted the bridges and also hit two ships in the Black Sea. These bridges are vital for moving people and supplies across the city. By hitting them, Russia is trying to make life in Kyiv much harder and disrupt the movement of goods.
This attack is seen as a way for Russia to escalate the conflict while a high-level foreign leader is present. The situation in Kyiv remains tense as officials assess the damage to the infrastructure.
Source: CNN
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