Deadly Devastation: Russian Missile Strike Wreaks Havoc on Poltava, Claims Over 40 Lives in Ukraine’s Ongoing War
- A devastating attack by Russian troops on a nearby educational institution and hospital in Poltava has resulted in dozens of fatalities and over 180 injuries, as confirmed by...
- According to President Zelensky, the attack involved two ballistic missiles, causing partial destruction to one of the buildings of the Communications Institute.
- Many people were trapped under the rubble, with rescue efforts underway to save those affected.
Russian Attack on Educational Institution and Hospital in Poltava Leaves Dozens Dead
A devastating attack by Russian troops on a nearby educational institution and hospital in Poltava has resulted in dozens of fatalities and over 180 injuries, as confirmed by President Vladimir Zelensky and the Ministry of Defense.
According to President Zelensky, the attack involved two ballistic missiles, causing partial destruction to one of the buildings of the Communications Institute.
Many people were trapped under the rubble, with rescue efforts underway to save those affected.
The Ministry of Defense reported that 25 people have been rescued so far, with 11 of them freed from the rubble.
The department highlighted that the time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was extremely short, catching people off guard as they attempted to evacuate to a bomb shelter.