As of this time, 41 people are known to have died
People were trapped under the rubble. Many people were rescued, but more than 180 were injured. Unfortunately, there are many casualties. As of now, we know that 41 people were killed. My deepest condolences to all of their relatives and loved ones,
The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was so short that it caught people during an evacuation to the bomb shelter,
One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People found themselves under the rubble. Many were saved,
All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation,
Ukraine needs air defense systems and missiles now, not sitting in storage,
Long-range strikes that can protect us from Russian terror are needed now, not later. Every day of delay, unfortunately, means more lost lives,
These tragedies keep repeating themselves. When will it stop?"
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."
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,
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,
I have ordered a full and prompt investigation into all the circumstances of what happened,
My condolences to all the families and friends,
Of course, the child was scared. We hid in the bathroom, where it was relatively safe,
I woke up, my neighbor was shouting: ‘Let’s go down (to the shelter), there are big explosions.’ We all ran,
Today is one of the most important days of the year for millions of our Ukrainian children, families and teachers,
The main task that the enemy set for themselves — to stop our offensive in Donbas — they haven’t achieved it,
Ukraine is doing everything to give children as many opportunities as possible. And all our schools, all higher education institutions that are working today are proof of the resilience of our people and the strength of Ukraine,
There will be an answer to everything. The enemy will feel it,
Today's morning - the morning the kids go back to school - was no exception,