Ukraine Strikes Kill 15; Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Vote

“Now to Canada. The Guardian reports the Parti Québécois won Monday's election in Quebec. But it did not win a majority.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:21 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “At least 15 killed in Ukraine as Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale strikes”, with reporting from BBC and The Guardian.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:21 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Zelensky, Quebec, Russian, Ukraine.
BBN covered this story before: Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine Energy Sites; 11 Dead, Zelenskyy Says (October 7).

The real story

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BBCAt least 15 killed in Ukraine as Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale strikes
BBCZelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
The GuardianSeparatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGood morning. The BBC reports at least 15 people were killed in large-scale Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRescuers are searching a destroyed apartment building in Pryluky.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Zelensky called the attacks vile. Search teams are still looking for residents. We will stay on this as details come in.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Gloria. A grim start. I have nothing clever to add, and for once I mean that.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNow to Canada. The Guardian reports the Parti Québécois won Monday's election in Quebec. But it did not win a majority.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWithout a majority, any referendum on leaving Canada is in doubt, especially amid what the Guardian calls a bruising trade war with Washington.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo Quebec won the election, but not enough of it. Like when I win a coin toss and the coin is mine.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Guardian called the win both impressive and disappointing.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen that look on a general who wins a battle and loses his lunch reservation.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCan a province just leave? I assume you fill out a form and return the keys to the Canada office.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is considerably harder, Hank. I was once asked to leave a referendum myself. Politely. Then less politely. Then by a goat.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOf course. Thank you, Gloria. Politicians promise independence, then get a plurality and a very long meeting. Back to the futures shortly.