Wednesday19 February 2025
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In Poltava, the number of casualties has risen again due to a Russian strike on a residential building.

In Poltava, the number of casualties from the Russian airstrike on the city on February 1 has increased once again, following a strike on a residential building. Currently, there are reports of 11 victims from the enemy missile attack.
В Полтаве вновь увеличилось число жертв в результате удара России по жилому дому.

The number of fatalities from the Russian airstrike on Poltava on February 1st has once again risen, following the attack on a residential building. Reports indicate that there are now 11 victims of the enemy's missile strike.

This information comes from RBK-Ukraine, citing the State Emergency Service (SES).

Prior to this, around 10:30 PM, the Poltava regional military administration reported that the death toll had reached ten due to the Russian assault on the city.

Now, emergency responders have confirmed that another person has died in the hospital, bringing the total number of victims to 11.

Additionally, the SES reported that 16 individuals were injured, including 4 children. Emergency services managed to rescue 22 people.

"Rescue teams are continuing their emergency operations," the responders added.

Russian Strike on a Five-Story Building in Poltava

Earlier reports indicated that on the morning of February 1st, Russian occupiers conducted a combined air attack across Ukraine, striking Poltava as well. In this city, the enemy hit a residential building, causing significant damage to the multi-story structure.

Throughout the morning and into the day, the number of deaths and injuries in Poltava due to the enemy's missile attack continued to rise. A rescue operation is ongoing at the site of the impact.

It was also reported that as a result of the Russian missile strike, there were issues with heating supply in Poltava.

For more details on the aftermath of the Russian massive missile and drone strike on Ukrainian cities on the morning of February 1st, read the separate article by RBK-Ukraine.