🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Russian drones attack Kyiv as Merz meets Zelensky
What happened
Russian drones launched an attack on Kyiv, targeting a bridge over the Dnipro River, injuring two people. The Northern Bridge was previously attacked the day before. The incident occurred during Merz's visit to Ukraine, which included a tour of the Academy of Sciences damaged by a drone strike last week.
Why it matters
The attack on Kyiv's infrastructure is part of Russia's efforts to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital. The escalation in attacks comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged to step up the bombing of Russian oil refineries. The strikes have forced the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges.
Key facts
- Two people were injured
- The Northern Bridge was previously attacked the day before
- Five people were injured in the north-eastern Sumy region.
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