At Least 1 Killed, Several Injured in Russian Strike on Poltava Apartment Building

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April 9, 2024 at 3:53 a.m.

At least one person was reported killed and 12 others in what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian strike the city of Poltava on April 9.

Internal Affairs Minister Ihor Klymenko said a two-story apartment building was hit by a Russian rocket. Two children were among the injured, Klymenko said.

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service rescued two people from the building, he added.

Footage from Suspilne News showed the damaged buildings. Burned and mangled vehicles and trees can be seen on the street outside. Credit: Suspilne News via Storyful

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