BBC Breakfast paused its regular programming on Thursday morning to deliver a tragic update from Ukraine, as correspondent Sarah Rainsford reported that a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv had killed 13 people, according to Ukrainian officials.
Attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a major overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital, striking multiple neighbourhoods and forcing evacuations. The attack came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a 'massive' offensive.
Rainsford described the scene as 'deadly' and provided live updates as rescue operations continued. The BBC programme cut away from its usual morning segments to bring viewers the breaking news.
Official Casualty Figures
Ukrainian authorities confirmed that at least 13 people were killed in the strikes, with several more injured. Emergency services were deployed to affected areas, and residents were urged to stay in shelters as air raid warnings continued.
The attack is the latest in a series of escalations in the conflict, which has seen increased use of drones and missiles by Russian forces targeting civilian infrastructure.
