Poltava strike: number of injured rises to 59, two confirmed dead

Poltava strike: number of injured rises to 59, two confirmed dead

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The number of people injured as a result of Russian shelling of Poltava has risen to 59, with two people killed.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.

“As of 18:00, two people were killed and 59 were injured as a result of enemy shelling,” the report said.

Police investigators and the Security Service of Ukraine in Poltava region continue to document the consequences of the Russians' war crime.

Read also: Two dead, 21 injured in Poltava after Russian attack

As reported by Ukrinform, on the morning of July 3, Russian drones launched a massive attack on Poltava.

Earlier it was reported that two people were killed and 47 others were injured as a result of the Russian strike.

July 4 was declared a day of mourning in Poltava for those who died as a result of the Russian drone attack on July 3.

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