Russia launched a rocket attack on Poltava: 41 people were killed, more than 180 were injured
Russian troops attacked the Ukrainian city of Poltava with two ballistic missiles. As a result, at least 41 people died and more than 180 people were injured. Rockets hit the territory of an educational institution and a hospital.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on Poltava on September 3, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said . According to him , 41 people were killed and more than 180 people were injured.
Zelensky said that two ballistic missiles hit the territory of an educational institution and a hospital. One of the buildings of the Communications Institute was partially destroyed.
"I ordered a full and quick investigation into all the circumstances of the incident. All necessary services were involved in the rescue operation. "I express my gratitude to everyone who saved people's lives from the first minutes after the attack," said Zelensky.
Philip Pronin, the head of the military administration of the Poltava region, said that the people of Poltava are donating blood because of the incident.
"All relevant services are working in place. The most coordinated actions of rescuers and doctors saved several lives today," said Pronin.
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