A Russian drone has struck a strategically vital bridge in Kyiv during a high-profile visit by the German chancellor, raising tensions amid reports that Russian President Putin is preparing a large-scale military mobilization. The attack on the bridge—critical for both civilian and military logistics—comes as Western leaders monitor Moscow’s escalating military activity. Analysts warn the move could signal an attempt to disrupt supply lines or send a provocative message ahead of potential further aggression. The incident underscores the fragile security situation in Ukraine as international diplomacy remains under strain.
Russian drone slams into key Kyiv bridge during German chancellor's visit as Putin prepares mass military mobilization: report New York Post