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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

By Andreas Rinke and Felix Hoske KYIV, Oct 4 (Reuters) - 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 Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks.

Russian airstrikes choke bridges across Dnipro River in Kyiv

Russian airstrikes choke bridges across Dnipro River in Kyiv

By Max Hunder and Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Russia struck a bridge linking two sides of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for the second successive day, officials said on Friday, part of an intensifying campaign of air attacks on infrastructure that is upending daily life.

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, causing traffic disruptions for a third day

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city

Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital.

Ukraine deploys FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for first time, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine deploys FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for first time, Zelenskiy says

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday. "Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile FP-7. First combat use," Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram. "Thank you for the result. Next - production."

Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack

South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers

South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Oct 2 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and apologises.

Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic

Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic

Russian aerial attacks have forced the partial closure of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv, as the Ukrainian capital endures relentless aerial attacks