Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens, explosions
The sound of air raid sirens and explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for a visit to show support for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid escalating Russian attacks.
Air raid sirens and explosions echoed through Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived on Sunday to offer support to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The chancellor announced a package of measures, including a €1 billion military aid package and €350 million for energy sector repairs. Merz also revealed a deal for joint production of drones, with a focus on anti-jet drones and long-range weapons.
Four air raid alerts were heard in Kyiv on Sunday morning, and explosions damaged a Dnipro River bridge and a hot water supply system. Russian forces have been targeting Kyiv's bridges to disrupt logistics routes, and Zelensky stated that if Russia is not stopped, its war machine will eventually turn against them. Merz's delegation included Economy Minister Katharina Reiche and executives from several German defense technology companies.
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