Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 41, injures 180

A Russian missile strike in Poltava, Ukraine, killed at least 41 people and injured 180 on September 3, 2024. The attack targeted an educational facility and a nearby hospital, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the war began in February 2022. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 25 individuals saved, including 11 from the rubble, according to Ukrainian officials.