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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge during German leader's visit

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Russia launched an attack on a bridge in Kyiv shortly after German politician Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital. Air raid sirens sounded across the city, and the Northern Bridge sustained damage to its road surface. Merz's visit aimed to signal German and European support for Ukraine amidst an increase in Russian assaults. AI

RANK_REASON Significant geopolitical event involving an attack during a high-level diplomatic visit and pledge of aid. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge during German leader's visit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

    Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks. Air raid sirens blared across Kyiv, urging residents to shelter soon after Friedrich Mer…

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