Good evening. What is the true cost in blood on the battlefield to russia of Vladimir Putins decision to invade ukraine . Well, a bbc investigation, alongside the independent russian website mediazona, reveals that more than 50,000 russian soldiers have died so far in the war. The official kremlin figure is much lower. In truth, the dead on both sides pile up. Overnight, a Russian Missile attack killed several people in the northern ukrainian city of chernihiv. More than 70 others were injured. Meanwhile, president zelensky, has called again for ukraine to get the same International Military support as israel. Lawmakers in america have now confirmed theyll soon be voting on a massive aid package. More on russias war dead in a moment, but first James Waterhouse is live in kyiv for us tonight. Clive, there is nothing new about russia launching widespread Missile Attacks on ukraine, but there are four key had some disturbing familiarity is where moscow is once again targeting the countrys
the u.s. ship opening fire, shooting down multiple drones. israel intensifies its deadly assault from the air, and on the ground, israel confirms soldiers are fighting in southern gaza. hundreds reportedly killed in one of the deadliest bombardments since the cease-fire collapsed. victims buried under rubble, many of them children. tonight u.s. officials warn israel to protect civilian lives. and what we re learning from the newly-released hostages, what they endured in captivity. tom soufi burridge reports from israel. just weeks before christmas, paris on high alert after a deadly attack near the eiffel tower. police are investigating it as a possible terrorist attack. also tonight, dangerous winter storms on both coasts, as much as a foot of snow could pile up in parts of new england. in the west, several days of heavy rain and snow expected. our weather team times it out. the shocking crime scene in new york city, where police say a man went on a deadly stabbing r
iranian backed houthi rebels claiming responsibility. israel intensifies its deadly assault from the air, and on the ground, officials confirm soldiers are fighting in southern gaza. hundreds reportedly killed in one of the deadliest bombardments since the ceasefire collapsed. victims buried under rubble, many of them children. tonight u.s. officials warn israel to protect civilian lives. and what we re learning from the newly released hostages, what they endured in tom soufi burridge reports from israel. just weeks before christmas, paris on high alert after a deadly attack near the eiffel tower. police are investigating it as a possible terrorist attack. also tonight, dangerous winter storms on both coasts, as much as a foot of snow could pile up in parts of new england. in the west, several days of heavy rain and snow expected. our weather team times it out. the shocking crime scene in new york city, where police say a man went on a deadly stabbing rampage. dange
reporter: back now to the death of former secretary of state henry kissinger at the age of 100. msnbc nightly news anchor lester holt reports on the life and legacy of the controversial figure who played a major role in american diplomacy for decades. thank you. nice to see you all. reporter: he was brilliant, ambitious, controversial, and one of the most influential secretaries of state in american history. i think we made for the progress. reporter: henry kissinger served richard nixon, gerald ford, and was consulted by presidents of both parties on international issues throughout his life. henry kissinger has been a friend of mine. reporter: nixon made him a national figure, and together, they reimagined u.s. foreign policy. détente with the soviet union, relations with china, shuttle diplomacy in the middle east. kissinger helped to shape nixon s policy in vietnam and negotiated in the end to the war. famously declaring success prematurely just days before
the terrorist group hamas is still holding as many as nine americans hostage. when will they be released? the lead starts right now. more hostages just set free, including two russian women but with the u.s. continuing to play such a pivotal role in negotiations, why are so many americans still in the hands of hamas? some of their families sat down for a cnn exclusive with me this afternoon. there s so many other hostages who have not yet been released and time is of the essence. and they more needs to be done and the work needs to continue swiftly. plus what we re learning about talks under way to extend the pause in fighting so more hostages can be released. and the urgency to verify this horrible claim hamas just made that the youngest hostage that they kidnapped, a 10 month old baby, and his family, are now dead. welcome to the lead i m jake tapper. we start today with our world lead as we are watching and waiting for this sixth group of hostages to return to