Zelenskyy announces increasing casualties in Poltava attack
In a recent video statement shared on his Telegram account, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy provided updates on the airstrike carried out by the Russian army in Poltava today. Zelenskiy revealed that the death toll from the attack has tragically risen to 51, with 271 individuals reported injured. He emphasized that search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams working tirelessly to clear the rubble and assist those in need.
According to Zelenskiy, the Russian army utilized two ballistic missiles in the devastating attack. He further announced that thorough examinations were conducted at the scene of the incident, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the airstrike.
One particularly distressing detail shared by Zelenskiy was the damage inflicted on an educational institution and an adjacent hospital in Poltava. He expressed his dismay over the partial destruction of the institute and the harm caused to the hospital as a result of the attack.
The international community continues to monitor the situation in Poltava closely, with many expressing solidarity with Ukraine and condemning the violence perpetrated by the Russian army. As the search and rescue efforts persist and investigations unfold, the aftermath of this tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the human cost of conflict.
