Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian missile strike hit Poltava, resulting in at least 41 deaths, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
According to Zelenskyy, the missiles struck when people were heading to bomb shelters, characterizing the attack as a 'barbaric' act during an ongoing air raid alert.
Rescue operations in Poltava led to the saving of 25 individuals, including 11 pulled from the rubble, highlighting the desperation and severity of the attack.
Poltava's governor declared three days of mourning for the victims, emphasizing the tragedy's impact not just locally, but on all of Ukraine.
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