As a result of a missile strike in the Poltava region of Ukraine, more than 40 people were killed, over 180 people were injured, President Vladimir Zelensky said.
“I received preliminary reports on the Russian strike on Poltava. According to the information available now, two ballistic missiles. Having entered the territory of the educational institution and the neighboring hospital. One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People were saved. Many were saved. More 180 people are injured.
The Ukrainian leader said that he instructed to conduct a full and operational investigation of all the circumstances of what happened.
“all the necessary services are involved in a rescue operation. I am grateful to everyone and everyone who helps people from the first minutes after hitting, saves life. The Russian bastard will be responsible for this blow. And we again and again tell everyone in the world who has in the world There is a force to stop this terror: the air defense systems and missiles are needed in Ukraine, and not somewhere in the warehouse. This, unfortunately, is the death of people, ”he said.