Ukraine Probes Russian Strike On Poltava Military Institute As Deadliest Attack In 2024 Kills 51

A Russian missile attack on Poltava killed at least 51 people, including soldiers, and injured 219. The missiles struck a military education facility and a nearby hospital, causing significant destruction. President Zelensky vowed to hold “Russian scum” accountable for the attack. Amidst speculation that the strike targeted a military ceremony, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry requested trust in official sources. The tragedy, one of Russia’s deadliest attacks this year, follows recent setbacks for Ukraine, including an F-16 crash and pending US long-range missile aid.