Kyiv bridge hit in additional drone assault as German chancellor makes shock go to

A serious bridge in Kyiv has been focused by Russian strikes for the second day in a row, coinciding with a shock go to from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s to the town.

The Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge was hit on Sunday morning, a day after it was first struck by drones in an assault that broken the street floor and led to visitors disruption.

Kyiv Major Vitali Klitschko stated Sunday’s strike had additionally broken a heating predominant, including that there can be a brief lack of scorching water within the north-eastern Desnyanskyi district consequently.

Major bridges have been focused in Kyiv over the previous 4 days as Moscow ramps up assaults on crucial development projects within the capital.

Unverified video footage of Sunday’s strike reveals vehicles shifting on the bridge as a drone crashes into it earlier than exploding, making a ball of fireplace. A cloud of black smoke might be seen rising above the bridge.

Klitschko reported the strike on Telegram, writing: “Hitting the roadway on the North Bridge. Emergency providers are on their solution to the scene.”

As emergency providers responded to the incident, Germany’s Merz reaffirmed his nation’s assist for Ukraine and pledged additional help to bolster Ukrainian air defences.

He wrote on X: “Ukraine is going through decisive weeks. That is why I travelled to Kyiv right this moment with the message: You can depend on us.

“Germany’s safety additionally is determined by the result of this battle. That is why we’re serving to out of our personal self-interest as properly.”