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Russian Iskander Missile Strike Kills 51, Injures 271 in Poltava

Sep 3, 2024, 02:09 PM

A devastating Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine has resulted in at least 51 deaths and 271 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack targeted the Poltava Institute of Communications, a military training center, and a nearby hospital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of two Iskander ballistic missiles in the strike. Rescue operations are ongoing as many people remain trapped under the rubble. The incident marks one of the deadliest attacks since the onset of the war, prompting renewed calls from Zelenskyy for enhanced air-defense systems.