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The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike,
Zelenskiyy said on the Telegram messaging app We did not have time to hide anywhere. We heard a very powerful explosion and people screaming."
Anna Savchenko, an employee at a nearby gas station, recounted We keep telling everyone in the world who has the power to stop this terror: air defence systems and missiles are needed in Ukraine, not in a warehouse somewhere."
Long-range strikes that can protect us from Russian terror are needed now, not some time later. Unfortunately, every day of delay means loss of life."
Zelenskyy also urged for long-range weapons to be allowed for strikes deeper into Russian territory, asserting More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there are many dead. As of now, 41 people have been reported dead,
Zelenskyy said in a post on social media The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was so short that it caught people in the middle of evacuating to the bomb shelter,
the defence ministry said Poltava ... How can such a large number of people gather at such a facility?"
said blogger Sergey Naumovich The enemy is using any means to bring Ukraine more pain and disorientate Ukrainians. Please trust only reliable sources,
These tragedies keep repeating themselves. When will it stop?”
A great tragedy for Poltava region and entire Ukraine,
Thanks to the coordinated work of rescuers and medics, it was possible to save 25 people, 11 of whom were retrieved from under the rubble. Currently, rescuers continue their work,
As of this time, 41 people are known to have died
One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People found themselves under the rubble. Many were saved,
Zelenskyy said in a video posted on his Telegram channel All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation,
Ukraine needs air defense systems and missiles now, not sitting in storage,
Zelenskyy wrote in English on Telegram All necessary services have been involved in the rescue operation. I am grateful to everyone who has been helping people and saving lives since the first few minutes after the strike,
I have heard early reports regarding the Russian attack on Poltava. According to the information we have now, [the Russians deployed – ed.] two ballistic missiles. An educational institution and a hospital nearby were struck. One of the buildings of the Institute of Communication was partially destroyed. The people ended up under the rubble. Many have been rescued. More than 180 people have been injured."
I have ordered a full and prompt investigation into all the circumstances of what happened,
My condolences to all the families and friends,
Mr. Zelensky said in a video address