Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:21pm on 04 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Russian drones struck Kyiv's Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge on Sunday for the second day in a row, injuring two people. Major bridges in the capital have now been hit for four straight days, causing traffic gridlock. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv as the attack unfolded, telling Ukraine, "You can rely on us." President Volodymyr Zelensky said a new aid package worth over €1.3 billion had been agreed with Germany, covering weapons and energy support ahead of winter. Russia's military said it would intensify strikes on Kyiv and other regions. Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 125 of 135 drones overnight. (PC: BBC)
