Ukrainian BBC journalist breaks down in tears as she watches footage of her destroyed home on TV

A UKRAINIAN BBC journalist was seen breaking down in tears as she watched footage of her destroyed home during a BBC interview. Reporter Olga Malchevska fought back her tears as she saw pictures of her family home in Kyiv that was hit overnight. The BBC journalist broke down in tears as she watched her destroyed home Her family home in Kyiv was partially destroyed after it was hit last night The journalist was discussing the Ukrainian crisis as Russian forces attacked from air, land, and sea last night. She said: “When we agreed yesterday that I would be coming to the studio in the morning I could not imagine that at 3 am London time I would find that actually my home was bombed.” Malchevska went on to describe the horrific scenes shown after Putin’s forces bombarded the capital in a fresh attack last night. “We are seeing the fire brigade coming to help, we are seeing the streets of Kyiv,” she can be heard saying as her voice breaks. While she became emotional seeing her home destroyed, the reporter was relieved her family was safe. She added: “I just got a message from my mum, thankfully, I couldn’t reach her. Most read in The Sun ENEMY WITHIN Russians disguised as Ukrainians shot dead as defenders dig in for Kyiv siege ACT OF DEFIANCE Moment brave Ukrainian woman confronts Russian soldier in occupied city TV SWITCH This Morning in fresh presenter shake-up as Dermot O'Leary replaced on Friday WRIGHT OUT Mark Wright BANNED by ITV after upsetting bosses by quitting Real Games by text TRAGIC STAR Promising actor, 27, who starred in Corrie died after 'falling ill' on holiday NUCLEAR FRONT Russians STORM Chernobyl as defenders ‘give their lives’ to avert disaster “She is taking shelter, she is hiding in the basement- luckily she was not in our building when it got bombed. “Those pictures are literally my home but thank God my family is safe.” Read our Russia – Ukraine live blog for the very latest updates The first day of fighting left hundreds dead and injured while explosions were heard across the country. Ukrainians have been warned they now face their “hardest day” with an expected all-out offensive by the Russians. US intelligence has warned the capital could fall within 96 hours as Russian forces move within just 20 miles after seizing nearby Chernobyl. However Ukrainian forces were able to repell a number of attacks and claimed they killed or captured 800 troops as well as destroyed 30 tanks. Meanwhile, thousands were seen fleeing across the borders in a bid to get to neighbouring countries. At least 100,000 Ukrainians have fled the country with many heading towards bordering Eastern European countries, such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania. One witness said: “Families are being forced to take the agonising decision to split up. Women and children are heading to the safe zones while the men stay behind to fight to protect their homes. “People didn’t really evacuate before the invasion as no one believed Putin would actually go through with it. “But now they are finding whatever form of transport they can to get out — even going to neighbouring countries such as Moldova.” The US has warned that Putin could invade NATO countries if he seizes Ukraine. UN refugee agency spokesperson Shabia Mantoo said that it is estimated the invasion could cause up to five million people to flee abroad, with the vast majority fleeing to Poland. Groups of people fled into Hungary via the Beregsurany and Tiszabecs crossings, some coming from as far as Kyiv, an eyewitness said. Some arrived by car but many pedestrians were also hauling suitcases across. “No one wants to get conscripted, no one wants to die,” said Tamas Bodnar at the border with Hungary. “It’s clear that those who can, they flee.” At the usually quiet border crossing at Medyka in southern Poland, dozens arrived from Ukraine on foot on Thursday morning, carrying luggage. A line of cars waiting for passage grew longer during the course of the day. World leaders have all condemned Russia’s actions yesterday with Warsaw calling for the “fiercest possible sanctions” against Russia. EPAThe first day of fighting left a number of damaged homes across the country[/caption] Thousands were seen fleeing the country