Russian drone hits Kyiv bridge as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Ukraine

On Sunday, a Russian drone struck the Northern Bridge in Kyiv, Ukraine, injuring two people, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the city to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack was part of an escalating Russian campaign targeting Kyiv's bridges, with the Southern Bridge hit five times earlier. Merz said Ukraine needs all support in the coming weeks. Russia's defense ministry claimed the bridge was used for military transport and announced it would intensify strikes. Zelensky said Ukraine plans to increase attacks on Russian oil refineries in response.