Forty-seven people were killed and 206 were injured as a result of an enemy attack on Poltava, the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, has said on Tuesday.
"My deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured as a result of the Russian missile attack on Poltava. This is a terrible tragedy for entire Ukraine. The enemy hit an educational institution and a hospital. We already know about 47 killed and 206 injured. Russia is taking the most valuable from us – life. We will never forget this. Eternal memory," she said on the X social network.
Earlier, 41 dead and more than 180 injured were reported.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
URCS deploys relief point for victims of Russian missile attack in Poltava
17:15, 01.02.2025
Three days of mourning declared in Poltava region for victims of missile strike
15:59, 01.02.2025
Seven killed, 14 injured, with three children among them - regional administration
15:41, 01.02.2025
Death toll in Poltava grows to four - Emergency Service
12:46, 01.02.2025
Serviceman of Poltava regional TCK shot dead by unknown person - Ground Forces
12:44, 01.02.2025
LATEST
Ukraine officially introduces specialty of UAV operators who detect explosive objects
20:48, 18.03.2025
EVA retailer installs 718 kW solar power plant at Lviv distribution center
20:46, 18.03.2025
Kremlin claims after talk with Trump, Putin orders to suspend strikes on energy infrastructure, exchange POWs
20:24, 18.03.2025
White House after Trump-Putin call: USA, Russia seek to improve bilateral relations
20:01, 18.03.2025
Movement to peace to begin with energy and infrastructure ceasefire – White House following Trump-Putin call