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Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
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BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.
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Russian strikes on Kyiv
Russian forces have escalated missile and drone bombardments on Ukraine\'s capital, Kyiv, targeting residential neighbourhoods, schools, and key infrastructure including bridges. The intense attacks have caused widespread disruption and civilian casualties, prompting local officials to warn that the city is being torn apart. Ukraine has renewed appeals to international allies for tightened sanctions and bolstered air defenses in response.
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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
Attack happened shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived in city, on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, marking the fourth consecutive day that Russia has targeted bridges used by thousands of residents commuting between the city’s two banks. Video footage showed cars driving across the bridge as the drone plunged into the roadway and exploded in a burst of fire. Two people were injured in the strike, said Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Continue reading...
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