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Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv on unannounced visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Sunday, 4 October. He said Ukraine faces decisive weeks ahead and assured continued support. The same day, Russia attacked Sumy region with aerial bombs, Kyiv with drones, and Dnipro with a targeted strike on a communications company.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on a previously unannounced visit on Sunday, 4 October. He stressed that decisive weeks lie ahead for Ukraine and conveyed the message: "You can rely on us."
On the same day, Russian forces struck Sumy region with five aerial bombs. At least five people were injured.
In Kyiv, a drone attack caused a fire on the premises of a non-residential building in the Desnianskyi district. In the Dniprovskyi district, debris fell on the roof of a private house.
In Dnipro, Russian forces attacked the premises of a communications company.
Where this happened
Kyiv, Kyiv City
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine. The map highlights the oblast.
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