Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement that 41 people were killed and more than 180 were injured in a Russian missile attack in Poltava. Zelensky called the attack a crime against humanity and said that two ballistic missiles targeted the area.
Zelensky said, “I have received initial reports of a Russian attack in Poltava. Two ballistic missiles hit the area. They hit an educational institution and a nearby hospital, partially destroying part of a building of the Telecommunications Institute.”
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The deadliest attack in Poltava
The latest attacks by Russia targeted the central Poltava region of Ukraine and are said to be one of the deadliest attacks carried out by Moscow. The war, which began on 24 February 2022, has so far claimed dozens of lives. However, the Ukrainian army is within Russia these days and Russia has also lost many areas.
41 people died in the air strike
The President said that many people were trapped in the debris in this attack. Although many people have been rescued, more than 180 people have been injured in this incident. He said that according to the information received so far, 41 people have died in the attack.
demand for air defense system
The Ukrainian President said, “I have ordered a full and immediate investigation of all the incidents. All the necessary services are engaged in rescue operations. I am grateful to all those who took charge of the rescue operation after the attack.
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Zelensky stressed, “Russia will surely pay for the deadly attack. We urge everyone in the world who can stop this terror: Ukraine needs air defense systems and missiles now.”
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