Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills 41, injures 180

wcpo.com September 3, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

A Russian missile strike in Poltava, Ukraine, killed at least 41 people and injured 180 others, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 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 from the rubble. Zelenskyy has called for immediate military aid from Western partners.


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