Death toll from missile strike on Poltava rises to four, 13 injured

Death toll from missile strike on Poltava rises to four, 13 injured

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The number of fatalities from Russia’s missile strike on a residential building in Poltava early on February 1 has risen to four.

As reported by Ukrinform, this information was shared by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) on Telegram.

Emergency workers have successfully rescued 22 people.

At least 13 people have been injured, including three children.

Rescue operations are still ongoing, with all city emergency services actively involved.

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Earlier reports confirmed that over 400 municipal workers and emergency personnel were deployed to clear the debris and mitigate the consequences of the strike.

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