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Merz pledges €1 billion for Ukraine as Russian drone strikes Kyiv during his visit
October 5, 2026 at 07:38 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 32 hours
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday as a Russian drone struck the city's Northern Bridge, announcing a fresh military aid package.
- A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge as Merz arrived Sunday, injuring two people, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.
- Merz announced €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for repairs to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Merz said Ukraine needs full support and that Russia's war machine would turn against Europe if not stopped.
- Zelensky said Ukraine and Germany are finalizing a deal to produce drones and missiles jointly.