During a live segment, Ukrainian BBC Journalist Olga Malchevska was left speechless after seeing footage of her mother’s building in Kyiv, which had been bombed.
The reporter was on air with BBC World News anchor Karin Giannone talking about the situation in Ukraine. Malchevska had been discussing the fighting, which is now close to the center of Kyiv.
Malchevska was relieved because she was able to get in touch with her mother, who told her she was safe, staying with family and hiding in the basement. Moments later, she saw live footage of the aftermath of a bombed-out building in Kyiv.
Malchevska found her building had been bombed hours after her mother evacuated. Her family is safe, and the fire brigade is helping out in the streets. After the footage was shown the reporter was left speechless.
According to a senior U.S. Defense official, more than 160 missiles have been launched by Russia since the strikes began. The president of Ukraine, Volodymir Zelensky, has urged civilians to aid Ukrainian military forces.
Countries in the West have responded with new sanctions targeting Russian banks and institutions. Exports have also been restricted, and Biden has announced troops are being sent to Germany and Poland. The G7 advocates for Ukraine and urges the international community to support them.
In Kyiv, highways are gridlocked as families try to flee, grocery stores, ATMs, and gas stations face never-ending lines, subway stations have become shelters for residents, and a curfew has been implemented.
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