Ukraine strikes behind enemy lines

Hello. Igor Kirillov is believed to be Russia's highest-ranking military official killed beyond the combat zone since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Abdujalil Abdurasulov looks into Ukraine's increasingly brazen tactics to strike Russian figures. We also hear from Lina Sinjab about her expectations in returning home to post-Assad Syria. And finally, Harry and Meghan have shared their official Christmas card, which celebrates their work and their family.

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What we know of Russian official's death

Assassinations of senior officials have been carried out in Russia before, but attacks in Moscow are rare. Credit: EPA-EFE

Lt Gen Igor Kirillov's assassination has shocked Russia's military and political establishment. Sources from Ukraine's SBU security service let it be known they were behind it, writes Abdujalil Abdurasulov, as the attack raises questions about Russian security and how far Ukraine's capabilities can extend. Also, BBC Verify has analysed images from the scene of the explosion, while Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports on how Muscovites feel as the usually remote war in Ukraine reaches their doorstep.

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And finally... in the mail

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have shared a rare family photo as part of a series of six images featured on their Christmas card. The couple has kept their two young children away from the public eye - and their faces remain out of sight in the photo.