Deadly Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Military Facility
Poltava, Ukraine – In a devastating attack, at least 51 people were killed and more than 200 injured when Russian ballistic missiles struck a military training facility and a nearby hospital in Poltava on Tuesday. This incident marks one of the deadliest strikes since the conflict began over 900 days ago .
The missiles targeted the 179th Training Center of Signal Forces for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, causing significant casualties and widespread destruction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling it a “heinous act of aggression” and a stark reminder of the ongoing brutality of the conflict
Emergency services rushed to the scene, working tirelessly to rescue survivors and provide medical assistance to the wounded. The local hospital, already overwhelmed by the influx of casualties, struggled to cope with the sudden surge in patients.
This tragic event has drawn international condemnation, with calls for increased support for Ukraine and renewed efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict. As the world watches, the people of Poltava and Ukraine continue to endure the harsh realities of war, hoping for an end to the violence and a return to peace
Melinda Hass, Editor
