Russia Launches Strikes on Kyiv as Germany's Merz Visits; Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russian Oil Plants

Russia launched strikes on Kyiv on October 4, 2026, as Germany's Merz visited the city. The strikes occurred during the visit, though specific details about the attacks were not provided by the sources. The Bangkok Post, Al Arabiya, and Al Arabiya English reported the event without elaborating on the nature or scale of the strikes or the visit. Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian oil refining plants, according to Lithuanian National Radio and Television. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not attack civilian objects. The same source also reported that Russia attacked a bridge during Zelenskyy's visit to Kyiv. This detail was not mentioned by the other sources. The event highlights the ongoing conflict, with both sides engaging in military actions. The strikes and attacks underscore the escalation of hostilities in the region, with no clear indication of a pause or de-escalation.