Large-scale fires erupt in Poltava region after Russian shelling, one person injured

Large-scale fires erupt in Poltava region after Russian shelling, one person injured

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In the Poltava region, Russian strikes on the night of November 8 caused large-scale fires in several locations, with one person injured.

According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported this on Facebook.

“The fires broke out in separate areas of the enterprises. Most of the hotspots have already been eliminated,” the State Emergency Service said.

More than 160 rescuers, special equipment, tactical robots, pyrotechnic and medical units of the State Emergency Service were involved in the operation due to the threat of repeated strikes.

Work to eliminate the consequences of Russian attacks continues.

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As reported by Ukrinform, Russians attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Poltava region. The Kremenchuk community was left without electricity and water, and partially without heat.

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