A devastating Russian strike on a military academy in central Ukraine’s Poltava resulted in at least 41 people killed and 180 others injured, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Two ballistic missiles targeted an educational institution and a neighboring hospital, marking one of the deadliest single strikes in the ongoing conflict.
Zelenskyy vowed a full and prompt investigation into the attack, holding the Russian forces accountable for the heinous act. He emphasized the urgent need for Western air defenses and long-range weapons to protect Ukraine from further aggression.
In a powerful message delivered through the Telegram messaging app, Zelenskyy urged global powers to provide immediate defense systems to prevent further loss of life. He stressed that delays in acquiring necessary military support result in the loss of innocent lives.