Russian missile strike kills 47 in Ukraine's deadliest attack

On September 3, 2024, a Russian missile strike on a military institute in Poltava, Ukraine, killed at least 47 people and injured 206, marking the deadliest attack of the year. The assault involved two ballistic missiles, which struck with little warning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling for accountability and a thorough investigation. The incident has heightened concerns over escalating missile attacks in the ongoing conflict.