War in Ukraine: Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv as a bridge in the capital is targeted by a drone
The German chancellor traveled to the Ukrainian capital on Sunday morning, where a bridge was hit by a drone attack during his visit.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday morning as part of an official visit to Ukraine. He was accompanied, among others, by the minister for economic affairs and energy, Katherina Reiche.
While there, Merz met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during a meeting held at a station in the capital.
During the visit, a bridge in Kyiv was targeted by a drone attack, according to reports from the Ukrainian capital. The incident occurred while the German leader was still on Ukrainian territory.
This visit is part of the ongoing exchanges between Berlin and Kyiv since the start of the war triggered by the Russian invasion. German authorities have not yet released further details on the rest of the visit's program.
The situation continues to be closely monitored, as shelling and drone attacks continue to target infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital despite the presence of foreign leaders.
Sources
- EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Friedrich Merz est à Kiev, un pont de la capitale attaqué par un drone pendant sa visite — Le Monde — Une
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