Russian missile strike on Poltava update: In a devastating attack, two Russian ballistic missiles struck an educational facility and nearby hospital in Poltava, Ukraine, resulting in 41 deaths and 180 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it one of the deadliest incidents in the ongoing war that began over 900 days ago. The strike, labeled “barbaric” by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, occurred as residents were seeking shelter during an air raid alert.
Zelensky urgently appealed to Western allies for immediate military aid, emphasizing the need for air defense systems and long-range missiles to counter Russian aggression. He criticized the delay in fulfilling pledges of support and called for relaxed restrictions on targeting Russian assets to protect Ukrainian lives.
The rescue operation in Poltava saved 25 individuals, underscoring the urgent need for aid amidst escalating violence. Zelensky’s plea for immediate assistance reflects the dire situation faced by Ukrainians in regions vulnerable to Russian attacks.