Kyiv residents are assessing damage after a barrage of Russian attacks killed at least six people overnight, as Ukraine simultaneously claimed to strike a Russian aircraft base in the rostov region. The escalating exchange of attacks comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a path toward ending the conflict.
The BBC’s verification team is currently analyzing footage emerging from Ukraine, working to confirm the extent of the damage in Kyiv and corroborate Ukraine’s claim of hitting a base in Taganrog. Ukrainian officials released an image of a damaged Russian aircraft following the reported strike. Separately, the taliban government in Afghanistan alleges Pakistan conducted overnight air strikes, resulting in at least 10 fatalities – claims the BBC is also working to verify.
Beyond the immediate conflict, BBC Verify is also investigating the potential impact of a policy shift in the UK, where Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap in tomorrow’s Budget. The cap currently limits payments for families with more than two children.
