Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine Military Academy Kills Dozens

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Post At: Sep 03/2024 08:50PM

Russian ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian military institute in the city of Poltava and a nearby hospital, killing at least 41 people killed and injuring more than 180 others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday.

Two ballistic missiles struck the area, the Ukrainian leader said, vowing that Russia would suffer consequences for the deadly attack.

I received preliminary reports on the Russian strike in Poltava. According to available information, two ballistic missiles hit the area. They targeted an educational institution and a nearby hospital, partially destroying one of the telecommunications institute's buildings.… pic.twitter.com/TNppPr1OwF

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 3, 2024

"People were trapped under the rubble. Many people were rescued, but more than 180 were injured. Unfortunately, there are many casualties. As of now, we know that 41 people were killed. My deepest condolences to all of their relatives and loved ones," Zelensky said in a statement posted to social media.

"The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was so short that it caught people during an evacuation to the bomb shelter," Ukraine's Defense Ministry said.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available

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