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Live: New Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge as Germany's Merz visits

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A new Russian strike hit Kyiv's North bridge on Sunday, coinciding with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's surprise visit to demonstrate European support against rising Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the attack shortly after Merz's arrival. The event highlights ongoing tensions as Germany's leadership actively supports Ukraine's defense efforts.

Key points

• Kyiv's North bridge was struck by a new Russian attack on Sunday, confirmed by Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on a surprise trip to show European support against Russian infrastructure attacks.

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Liveblog coverage is limited to the specific incident on Sunday; broader context of Merz's visit or subsequent developments is not included.

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