Fourth-Day Bridge Strike Injures Two as German Chancellor Arrives in Kyiv
Russian forces struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge on October 4, 2026, injuring two people and damaging a heating main. This attack marked the fourth consecutive day of strikes on bridges across the Dnipro River. The incident occurred as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital for an unannounced visit to announce new defense aid. While the bridge remains standing, authorities have restricted traffic on five of six crossings due to the threat of further damage.
