Russian missiles kill 51+ in Ukrainian city

Tragedy struck the Ukrainian city of Poltava as at least 51 people were killed and hundreds wounded in a Russian missile attack, making it one of the deadliest bombardments in the ongoing war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised to hold “Russian scum” accountable for the attack, which targeted a military training facility and a hospital.

US President Joe Biden condemned the assault and pledged continued military aid to Ukraine. The international community expressed outrage, with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy calling it a “sickening act of aggression”. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutality.

The attack prompted social media backlash as reports suggested officials were reckless in allowing a military ceremony despite the threat of Russian strikes. Zelensky ordered a thorough investigation into the incident that devastated the city. Rescue operations were ongoing as the Defense Ministry reported saving 25 people trapped under rubble. The tragedy came amid a government reshuffle in Ukraine, with several officials resigning.

The world mourns the lives lost in Poltava and stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of such senseless violence.