Russian Federation strikes at an educational institution in Poltava

Russia fires two ballistic missiles at one of Poltava's educational institutions, partially destroying one of the buildings of the Institute of Communications. As of now, 41 people have been reported dead and 180 others injured.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Defense Ministry and the Interior Ministry.

“I have received preliminary reports on the Russian strike on Poltava. According to the information available now, two ballistic missiles. They hit the territory of an educational institution and a neighboring hospital. One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed,” Zelensky said.

According to him, people were trapped under the rubble. Many were rescued. More than 180 people were injured. There are many dead.

“As of now, 41 people have been reported dead. My condolences to all the families and friends,” the President said.

The Head of State said that he had instructed to conduct a full and prompt investigation into all the circumstances of the incident.

“All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation. I am grateful to each and every person who has been helping people and saving lives since the first minutes after the hit. The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike. And we keep telling everyone in the world who has the power to stop this terror: air defense systems and missiles are needed in Ukraine, not in a warehouse somewhere,” Zelensky emphasized.

He once again reminded his partners that Ukraine needs permission from its partners to launch long-range strikes with Western weapons against Russia to protect it from Russian terror. He emphasized that this is necessary “now, not sometime later.”

Author - Olena Madiak, 03/09/2024