Ukraine Drone Attack Hits Bridge During Merz's Kyiv Visit

taz.de (German) —

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday despite a Russian travel warning, during which multiple drone alarms were triggered. He inspected the damaged Academy of Sciences and called on Putin to end the war. Merz announced a new support package including €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs. He condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure as "daily war crimes" and urged negotiations once hostilities cease. Russia had warned foreigners against visiting Kyiv, citing "deadly danger" from air strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised Germany's leadership, while the ISW reported Russia lost 81 square kilometers in September despite Putin's claims of gains.


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