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BBC's Clive Myrie vows to return to Ukraine after breaking down in tears live on air

BBC journalist Clive Myrie has confirmed that he has safely returned to London after reporting in Kyiv since the conflict began, just days after crying during a live broadcast

BBCs Clive Myrie has said that he vows to return to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after escaping during the invasion.

Myrie announced his safe return to London to concerned fans on Twitter.

The journalist has been reporting from inside the conflict zone since the attacks began and tweeted out his thanks for his followers.

He wanted to say a quick thank you for the support and well wishes he received whilst in Kyiv, and finished his message off by saying he will return to the city.

He recently tweeted out a heartbreaking message about the current conflict in Ukraine after his narrow escape from the citys capital.

[Clive Myrie has been in Kyiv reporting on the war]

Clive Myrie has been in Kyiv reporting on the war(Image: BBC)

Clive was reporting for BBC News in Kyiv amid the devastation and remained there until he was forced to leave at the last moment, before the capital was over-run.

Myrie took to Twitter to share his journey out of Kyiv and posted pictures of the traffic from the vehicle he escaped in, a snapshot of panicked Ukrainians fleeing their home.

The picture showed a dark road with lorries and cars surrounding his vehicle as he travelled into the night to get to safety.

[Concerned fans were worried for his safety as the conflict escalated]

Concerned fans were worried for his safety as the conflict escalated(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

In the caption, he wrote: It was a long day of driving and queuing to get out of Kyiv. Imagine having to leave all you know in a hurry because youre being shelled.

He continued on: What do you pack? Do pets come too? Its freezing cold and you pray that those in neighbouring countries will welcome you, not despise you!

Clive offered his thoughts to the one million whove fled Ukraine because they might be killed, but also to the millions who fled Syria and the many other millions escaping repression, poverty and war.

[He shared his journey on Twitter]

He shared his journey on Twitter(Image: Clive Myrie/Twitter)

Fans and fellow journalists alike have commended Clive for his bravery whilst on location in the warzone.

Piers Morgan praised Clive for his tremendous reporting, newsreader Simon McCoy told him he was doing an amazing job, while presenter Sarah Montague said that watching Clive made her feel proud to work at the BBC.

[Clive has been applauded by his colleagues]

Clive has been applauded by his colleagues(Image: PA)

During a report from Ukraine, Clive shared his emotional side through his impartial exterior as he updated the studio on the conflict.

As he discussed the situation, Myrie shed a tear that fell down his face and off his chin, all whilst remaining composed.

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