🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Ukraine war briefing: Germanys Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks | Ukraine
What happened
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced €1bn in military aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, including funding for the joint production of drones to intercept Russia's jet-powered drones. Merz also announced €350m for repairs to the energy sector. Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure continued, with a drone hitting a key bridge in Kyiv and an airstrike killing one person and injuring six in Kharkiv.
Why it matters
The German aid package is significant as it shows continued European support for Ukraine, and the attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure highlight the ongoing conflict's impact on civilians.
Key facts
- - Merz announced €1bn in military aid to Ukraine. - €350m is allocated for repairs to the energy sector. - A Russian drone hit a key bridge in Kyiv. - An airstrike in Kharkiv killed one person and injured six.
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