On September 3, at least 47 people were killed and 206 injured in a Russian missile attack on Poltava. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, the attack was carried out using two ballistic missiles.
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"This is a shocking tragedy for the whole Ukraine. The enemy hit an educational institution and a hospital. We already know about 47 dead and 206 wounded," said Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska.
The Ministry of Defense noted that the time between the alarm signal and the fatal missile strikes was so short that people could not evacuate to the bomb shelter. According to media reports, one of the buildings of the Communications Institute of the Ministry of Defense was destroyed.
"Many people were trapped under the rubble. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of rescuers and medics, 25 people were saved, 11 of whom were pulled from the ruins. Rescuers are continuing their work," the ministry stated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine ordered a full and swift investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
"Russian scoundrels will definitely pay for this strike. We once again call on everyone in the world who has the power to stop this terror: Ukraine needs air defense systems and missiles now, not sitting in storage. Each day of delay, unfortunately, means more lost lives," Zelensky said.
Three days of mourning have been declared in the Poltava region.
