Kiev Endures Russian Strikes on Its Bridges Amid German Chancellor’s Visit
Kiev is under Russian drone attacks targeting its bridges, severely disrupting traffic between the city's two banks. These strikes continue during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit. Moscow threatens to escalate attacks but has yet to cut off the city.
Youssef Mansour
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-05
Kiev continues to suffer Russian drone strikes targeting the bridges connecting the city’s two banks, according to RFI.
These attacks are severely disrupting residents’ movement, even as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the Ukrainian capital.
The Kremlin threatens heavier attacks, but Moscow has not yet succeeded in splitting the city or completely paralyzing its transport.
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Youssef Mansour◆October 22, 2026◆1 min read
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