Russian drones attacked a store in Kyiv, killing two people and injuring others
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv unannounced, where Russian forces intensified attacks with missiles and drones across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, and several cities. A drone strike hit the Dnieper Bridge shortly after his arrival, damaging infrastructure and injuring two people. The attacks killed at least 11 people and wounded more than 40, with multiple strikes reported in Kyiv and Pryluky.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where Russian forces launched intensified attacks, including drone and missile strikes on multiple Ukrainian regions, with at least 11 people killed and dozens wounded.
- Russia has intensified bombardments on Ukrainian territory, with attacks including mass retaliatory strikes on cities and strikes on military-industrial sites in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Kharkiv.
- Russian forces conducted a combined strike on several Ukrainian regions, using ballistic, cruise missiles, and drones, with one missile destroying a five-story residential building in northern Ukraine.
- A Russian drone attacked the Northern Bridge over the Dnieper in Kyiv shortly after Merz arrived, injuring two people and damaging the bridge's surface.
- Chancellor Merz pledged 1 billion Euros in military aid and 350 million Euros for Ukraine's energy sector, assuring continued German support and announcing a military aid package.
- At least 11 people were killed across Ukraine in Russian strikes, including five in a Kyiv apartment building and 14 in Pryluky, with 40 injured in Pryluky.
- Two people were killed in Kyiv, and multiple explosions occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the agenda would focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense.
- The Ukrainian air force claimed to have shot down 161 targets and reported 142 Shahed-type drones launched against Ukraine.
- New power outages occurred in six Ukrainian oblasts due to Russian attacks.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 311 Ukrainian drones launched against the country.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed bridge damage and reported a strike in the Obolon District.
- Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv on Saturday, and Russian forces struck the North Bridge shortly after Merz arrived.
- Merz stated Russia's military machine will eventually target Germany if not stopped and urged Putin to end the war.
- One of the main targets was Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Ukraine targeted two oil facilities and a training ground in Russia.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukrainian intelligence received updated information about a massive strike and stated Russia is trying to force residents out of major Ukrainian cities.
- Authorities in the Sumy region reported five injuries after a Russian glide bomb attack.
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