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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

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Source published: 7 Oct 2026, 03:45 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

Time span
4 Oct 2026, 09:42 CEST → 7 Oct 2026, 03:45 CEST
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9 sources
Reports
11
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strong · multi-source

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Google News: Audacy

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

France 24 - English

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airstrikes would hit the ...

France 24 - English

Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Germany’s support for Ukraine. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg, reporting from Kyiv, says traffic has resumed on th...

Al Jazeera - All News

German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.

Google News: Al Jazeera

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

Google News: KTVN

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

Google News: BBC

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

Google News: The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks

Google News: CNBC

Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

NPR - World

Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

Google News: Reuters

Fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine kills two in Kyiv

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