The strike on the academy, in Poltava, occurred during lessons, leaving cadets little time to reach safety, with blocked exits significantly hindering evacuation efforts.
Mr. Matsiuk noted that as the air alarm sounded, students rushed to the shelter, but while those close survived, many farther away faced tragic consequences.
The urgency of the situation was evident as Andriy, a cadet, recounted his narrow escape from the explosion moments after entering the shelter.
Within seven minutes after the air alarm, the academy managed to evacuate over 1,000 people, demonstrating both the chaos and swift response required during such attacks.
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