Russian missile strike in Poltava kills 47, injures 206

The Guardian September 3, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

A Russian missile strike on Poltava, Ukraine, has resulted in at least 47 deaths and 206 injuries, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The attack involved two ballistic missiles targeting an educational institution and a hospital. This incident is part of escalating violence, with intensified fighting reported in eastern Ukraine and ongoing concerns over nuclear safety amid the conflict.


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