The server for which the cat images were being source is down (https://placekitten.com/)

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Summary

The images are simply not loading because the server that hosted them is down.

Page

https://react.dev/learn/manipulating-the-dom-with-refs

Details

You can find the specified images in the sandbox below the subheading: Example: Scrolling to an element.