Russian missile strike kills 50 cadets in Poltava

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A Russian Iskander missile strike on Ukraine's Signal Corps academy in Poltava has resulted in at least 50 deaths and over 235 injuries, according to local authorities. The attack targeted the 179th Training Center, housing military cadets, and occurred on Tuesday morning. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for increased air defense support from Western allies. Rescue efforts saved 25 individuals, with 11 extracted from the rubble.


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