Kate Garraway Shocks ITV Viewers as She Halts Good Morning Britain for Breaking News Announcement
Good Morning Britain took a somber turn on Tuesday morning as Kate Garraway made an emotional announcement to the viewers. While anchoring alongside Richard Madeley and Sean Fletcher, Kate shared important updates before handing over to Sean for breaking news. Kate stated: “That is our top story this morning. Sean has got the rest of today’s news and any breaking news as well, Sean.”
As Sean took the reins, he swiftly moved to the shocking developments. He informed viewers: “We have got 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”, reports the Mirror.
However, the breaking news that followed was far more urgent. Sean revealed: “Breaking news in the past hour. The head of Russia’s nuclear defence forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow.”
The devastating explosion occurred when Igor Kirillov, 54, was leaving a residential block this morning and was struck by a device. Sean explained: “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.”
The attack took place outside an apartment complex on Ryazansky Prospekt, when a booby-trapped scooter containing approximately 200 grams of TNT exploded, resulting in the deaths of Kirillov and his assistant. A significant investigation is underway, with authorities considering the possibility of a Ukrainian hit squad being behind the attack. Sean continued to provide updates, saying: “You are up to date after that breaking news.”
The Russian investigative committee has confirmed the death of Igor Kirillov and his assistant, stating: “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.”
Forensic experts and detectives are working around the clock to piece together the details of the tragic incident. Disturbing images shared on Russian Telegram channels show significant damage to the building entrance where the explosion took place.
This explosion comes just one day after Ukrainian prosecutors accused Kirillov of using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, adding further tension to the already volatile situation. Good Morning Britain’s live coverage kept viewers informed on this breaking international story.