The attack comes after Russia carried out a series of similar attacks on bridges in Kyiv in recent days. In a statement on Telegram, the Russian side said these were retaliatory attacks for strikes targeting, among other things, Russian oil refineries. Russia also emphasized that attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure will now be intensified.
Sunday's attack occurred while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in Kyiv. He expressed his and Germany's support for Ukraine on X.
Ukraine is facing crucial weeks, which is why I am visiting Kyiv today with the message: You can trust us, Merz writes.
