Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks concerning the Russian assault in Poltava, Ukraine, September 3, 2024. | Photograph credit score: X/@ZelenskyyUa
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated dozens of individuals had been killed in a Russian strike on Tuesday (3 September 2024) within the central Ukrainian metropolis of Poltava that hit a navy instructional facility.
“Greater than 180 folks had been injured. Sadly, there are lots of lifeless. Up to now, 41 folks have been reported lifeless,” Zelenskiy stated.
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Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a hospital and an academic establishment, partially destroying one of many institute’s buildings, Ukraine’s Protection Ministry stated.
“The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was so quick that it shocked folks within the midst of evacuating to the bomb shelter,” the ministry stated.
Rescue groups had been nonetheless working after rescuing 25 folks, together with 11 trapped beneath the rubble, the ministry stated.
Russian navy bloggers stated the assault focused an open-air ceremony.
Ukrainian MP Maria Bezugla, who commonly criticises Ukraine’s navy management, blamed high-ranking officers for endangering troopers by permitting such occasions.
“These tragedies are taking place repeatedly. When will they finish?” he posted on Telegram.
Zelensky ordered a swift investigation into the circumstances of the assault and requested Ukraine’s Western companions for extra air protection gear.
