German Chancellor Visits Kyiv as Russian Drone Hits Bridge

In October 2026, German Chancellor Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv, where he announced one billion euros in military aid for Ukraine. During the visit, a Russian drone struck a bridge in the city, opening a crater in the road, as air raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard.

Merz said Germany would not be intimidated. The strike on the bridge came as Russian attacks on infrastructure widened.