A devastating Russian airstrike hit a military training facility and a hospital in Poltava, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 individuals and leaving 180 others wounded. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the tragic news on Tuesday, indicating that this attack is one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the conflict began over 900 days ago. The city of Poltava, located about 350 kilometers southeast of Kyiv, was left reeling from the strike, which took place on a significant transportation route between Kyiv and Kharkiv near the Russian border.
The strike targeted the Institute of Communications in Poltava, causing severe damage to one of the buildings and trapping many individuals under the rubble. Despite the devastation, rescue efforts were able to save a number of people trapped in the aftermath of the attack. Zelenskyy’s message of the destruction and loss of life in Poltava was shared via video on his Telegram channel, highlighting the gravity of the situation in Ukraine as Russian aggression continues to escalate.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists, the international community watches on with concern and condemnation for such acts of violence that result in civilian casualties and destruction. The tragic events in Poltava serve as a stark reminder of the human toll of war and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis in the region.
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