Russian Strike Hits Kyiv Bridge During German Chancellor's Visit

Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv's bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Germany's support for Ukraine. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg, reporting from Kyiv, says traffic has resumed on the bridge, though slowly. Video shows a large hole in the roadway. Experts say the bridges are extremely solid and difficult to destroy, even with ballistic missiles. The strike is seen as a message from Russia to Germany and other Western allies. It also highlights the ongoing threat to Kyiv's infrastructure and civilians. This FRANCE 24 English report provides on-the-ground details of the attack and its aftermath. It includes analysis of the strategic significance of targeting bridges and the resilience of Kyiv's infrastructure. The video also captures the reaction of locals and officials to the strike during a high-profile diplomatic visit.