Zelenskyy: Ho ricevuto i primi resoconti sull’attacco russo a Poltava. Secondo le informazioni disponibili, due missili balistici hanno colpito la zona. Hanno preso di mira un istituto scolastico e un ospedale vicino, distruggendo parzialmente uno degli edifici dell’istituto di telecomunicazioni.

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.

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.

I ordered a full and prompt investigation into all of the circumstances of what happened. All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation. I am grateful to everyone who has been helping and saving lives from the very first moments following the strike.

The Russian scum will surely pay for this strike. We continue to urge everyone in the world who has the power to stop this terror: Ukraine needs air defense systems and missiles now, not sitting in storage. Long-range strikes that can protect us from Russian terror are needed now, not later. Every day of delay, unfortunately, means more lost lives.

Eternal memory to all those whose lives were taken by Russia.

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Give Ukraine everything they are asking for NOW.

When will the west call this unacceptable terrorism and allow abatement of the issue through strikes eliminating this capability. This has to be stopped as does maximum pressure need to be exerted on countries trading with Russia. Let them know you can trade with Russia or us, but not both. Fuck Russian terrorist scum. This is deliberate, calculated murder of innocents.

Eternal memory to the heroes and innocent lives lost, eternal shame to the invaders and occupiers.