Shelling of Poltava: Among 11 wounded, child and adult are in intensive care unit; two killed

Shelling of Poltava: Among 11 wounded, child and adult are in intensive care unit; two killed

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As a result of the Russian shelling of Poltava, two people are in intensive care, including a child.

This was reported by Kateryna Yamshchykova, secretary of the Poltava City Council, on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

As of 8:30 a.m., nine wounded people had been admitted to city hospitals. Five of them are receiving inpatient treatment, while four were treated and prescribed outpatient care. Two people are in intensive care, including a child. There are also victims at the Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital; their number and condition are being assessed.

The two people who died were staying at a hotel in Poltava, Yamshchykova told Suspilne.

According to her, another 11 injured people were at various locations. Preliminary estimates indicate that more than 24 buildings in the neighborhood were damaged.

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As reported by Ukrinform, 11 people were injured, and two were killed as a result of Russian shelling in the Poltava region.

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