Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday International
A devastating Russian missile strike on Poltava, central Ukraine, has killed at least 51 people and injured 271 others. A military academy and nearby hospital were targeted, with military personnel among the casualties. Ukraine's defense ministry said residents had insufficient time to reach bomb shelters after air raid alarms sounded. President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to hold Russia accountable, reiterating calls for enhanced air defenses to enable Ukraine to launch long-range counterattacks. Moscow has yet to comment on the attack, which left nearby residents with blown-out windows from the impact.
