Breaking news: Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's nuclear defense forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow. Details are emerging about the incident, including the possible involvement of a Ukrainian hit squad.
On Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway paused the show for a breaking news announcement. During Tuesday's program (December 17), the 57-year-old presenter was at the desk with her fellow hosts, Richard Madeley and Sean Fletcher, who were on hand for extra news segments. Kate announced: 'That is our top story this morning. Sean has got the rest of today's news and any breaking news as well, Sean.
' Sean then told the audience: 'We have some breaking news in the bulletin, but we are going to start with... Lucy Letby's lawyer has told Good Morning Britain that he won't give up until she has a not guilty verdict as he launches a fresh bid to challenge her convictions.' The conversation swiftly moved to urgent news, with Sean stating: 'Breaking news in the past hour. The head of Russia's nuclear defence forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow. 'Igor Kirillov was leaving a residential block this morning when a device hit them. 'Kirillov served in different roles in Russia's military associated with hazardous materials. On Monday, he was sentenced by Ukraine's security service for using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine.' 'Your news is bang up to date after that breaking news,' wrapped up Sean. In a tragic turn of events, Igor Kirillov, aged 54, lost his life along with his assistant following an explosion outside a building on Ryazansky Prospekt triggered by an explosive device planted on a scooter. The explosion is thought to have involved approximately 200g of TNT, with suspicions leaning towards a Ukrainian hit squad that detonated the bomb remotely, reports Express. Officials have now initiated a comprehensive investigation into the event. Russia's investigative committee published a statement, announcing: 'Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, and his assistant were killed',
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