Shaken TV reporter forced to duck for cover as massive blasts nearby light up Kyiv sky: ‘What the hell was that?’

CBS news reporter Charlie D’Agata was forced to duck for cover as blasts in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, caused the sky to flash like lightning as an explosion blew up near by.

Over 1,000,0000 people have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its first attack on February 24, while it’s thought around 2,000 civilians have been killed. 

As Russian attacks continue to erupt across Kyiv, several reporters, including Sky News’ Mark Austin, have fled the capital to report from a safer location. 

During a report on CBS, it was clear just how close to danger courageous reporters can get as Charlie was visibly alarmed and ducked off camera when blasts behind him lit up Kyiv 

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‘What the hell was that?’ Charlie asked his producer. ‘It was almost like lightning.’ 

Moments later another huge flash appeared before explosions could be heard close to filming. 

Charlie D’Agata was stunned by the blasts (Picture: CBS)

‘What the hell was that?’ (Picture: CBS)

The scene is a terrifying reminder of the very real threat TV journalists face on the front line, with reporters being hailed as some of the ‘unsung heroes’ in Ukraine as the horror continues to unfold. 

On Thursday’s Good Morning Britain, footage showed Russian tanks and guns being aimed at ITV reporters before the team was forced to flee the city.

BBC’s Clive Myrie, while reporting from a bunker where he’s been sleeping, explained his decision to stay in Kyiv for now. 

None of us are forced to come here,’ he said in an interview with News at 10 host Christian Fraser. 

‘It’s part of our job. We all feel that we want to tell the story of this war and tell it accurately and fairly.’

‘That is really important because there is so much crap out there that is misinformation, propaganda nonsense. What you’re trying to do… is you’re trying to be truthful to this story.’