Tragedy struck in the Poltava region of Ukraine as two Russian ballistic missiles targeted an educational facility and a nearby hospital, resulting in a devastating toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the attack claimed the lives of at least 41 individuals and left 180 others wounded.
The strike, which occurred in the central region of Poltava, marks one of the deadliest incidents since the conflict began over 900 days ago on February 24, 2022. President Zelenskyy shared in a video on his Telegram channel that the Institute of Communications bore the brunt of the assault, with one of its buildings suffering partial destruction and trapping people under the rubble.
Despite the grim situation, Zelenskyy assured that all necessary services were engaged in the ongoing rescue operation to save as many lives as possible. He emphasized the initiation of a comprehensive and swift investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Poltava, both a region and a capital city, now stands as a somber reminder of the toll of war and the indiscriminate nature of such attacks. The aftermath of this strike underscores the urgent need for peace and the protection of civilian lives in conflict zones.
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