https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-pounds-kyiv-during-german-chancellor-s-visit-in-a-new-escalationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-pounds-kyiv-during-german-chancellor-s-visit-in-a-new-escalationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-pounds-kyiv-during-german-chancellor-s-visit-in-a-new-escalation#u115554Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:56:04 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced solidarity visit on Sunday as Russian forces pounded the Ukrainian capital with air raids and explosions. Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Merz pledged a new military aid package worth €1bn, or $1.1B, which includes tens of thousands of interceptor drones. A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge over the Dnipro river during the visit, triggering a fiery explosion. Merz stated that his trip demonstrates that Germany will not be intimidated by the escalating attacks.Why it mattersThe visit underscores German