In brief
Ukrainian authorities report that the city’s key bridges are being repeatedly hit by Russian drones, with the Pivnichnyi Bridge targeted on two consecutive days and the Pivdennyi Bridge struck several times earlier this week. The latest assault coincided with a surprise visit to Kyiv by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. BBC correspondent Dan Johnson delivers on‑scene details from the northern bridge site, summarizing what is currently known about the attacks. The escalation reflects Moscow’s intensifying bombardment of the capital amid ongoing conflict. An earlier related story covered a further hit on the bridge during the chancellor’s visit.
Recent reports confirm that two of Kyiv’s most critical bridges—the Northern and Southern Bridges—have been repeatedly struck by Russian drone assaults over the past four days. The Northern Bridge suffered a hit on each of the last two days, while the Southern Bridge was hit multiple times earlier in the week.
The newest raid took place during a surprise visit to Kyiv by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The visit highlighted the continued pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure as Moscow intensifies attacks on the capital.
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson stood adjacent to one of the struck bridges, offering an immediate overview of the damage and what authorities have confirmed so far. His on‑scene briefing stresses that the strikes are part of a broader pattern of targeted attacks aimed at disrupting city operations and morale.
Key facts known to date:
- Northern Bridge hit for two consecutive days.
- Southern Bridge hit multiple times earlier.
- Attacks occurred while German Chancellor visited Kyiv.
- Drone attacks form part of Russia’s intensified campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.
For further coverage, see the accompanying photo‑journalistic piece that documents the ongoing drone strike on the bridge during the chancellor’s visit.
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
