German aid and Russian strikes intensify in Kyiv. Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks on the Ukrainian capital, with a $1.46 billion aid package announced. The package includes interceptor drones, air defense missiles, and energy assistance.
Russian drones hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge, marking the fourth consecutive day of attacks. The SBU confirmed strikes on Su-35 and Su-34 fighter jets at an airfield in Adygea. Germany's Merz visited Kyiv to show support, with a joint production plan for interceptors to counter Russian drones.
The aid package includes €1 billion in military aid and €350 million in energy assistance. Germany has become Ukraine's largest military aid provider since Merz's office in May 2025. The attacks on bridges and infrastructure signal a broader Russian campaign targeting civilian and industrial sites.
The Russian strikes on Kyiv's bridges and other infrastructure are part of a broader campaign. The SBU reported damage to an ammunition depot at the airfield. The extent of the damage could not be independently verified. The attacks are part of a sustained assault on Ukraine's energy system, expected to intensify over winter.