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War between Ukraine and RussiafileAt least 51 people were killed and 271 injured in a Russian missile strike that targeted a military institute in the city of Poltava, 140 km from the front.
Three days of mourning in the Poltava region. At least 51 people were killed and 271 injured in a Russian strike on Tuesday on the city of Poltava, 140 km from the front, inside Ukraine. “This is a terrible tragedy for all of Ukraine,” wrote Olena Zelenska, the first lady, on her X account. Russia is depriving us of our most precious asset: our lives. We will never forget it. Eternal memory.”
On the 923rd day of the war, the explosions occurred at about 9:10 a.m. The sirens had sounded only two minutes earlier. The Russian military allegedly used two ballistic missiles, Kyiv claims: “The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of the deadly missiles was so short that it caught people by surprise as they were evacuating to a bomb shelter,” the official statement of the Defense Ministry says. “The alert was given, but unfortunately, even for the Poltava region, the response time to the threat is very short, of the order of minutes. Ballistics, especially for regions close to the front, are extremely dangerous. “Iskander M, Kinzhal, C300/400, all ballistic missiles fly very fast,” the Ukrainian Air Force commented, quoted by Ukrainskaya Pravda, warning people not to waste time in the event of an alert.
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“It hit an educational institution and a nearby hospital. One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People were trapped under the rubble. More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there are many dead,” Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Telegram earlier in the day. While rescuers were still working, it was already one of the deadliest strikes since the start of the Russian offensive in February 2022.
Russian missiles targeted the Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization, now occupied by the 179th Training Center of Communications Troops. Ukrainian military bloggers claimed that the attack took place during an official outdoor ceremony, which was denied by the Defense Ministry. Nearby residential buildings were also damaged. The shock wave blew out windows and scratched facades. The police, who immediately received about a hundred reports of material damage, went door to door for hours, searching for possible victims.
Zelensky ordered a “full and prompt” investigation into all the circumstances of the incident, once again calling on Kyiv’s allies to untie his hands. “These Russian bastards will have to answer for this attack,” the Ukrainian president lashed out. “And we repeat it again and again to everyone in the world who has the power to stop this terror: air defense systems and missiles are needed in Ukraine, not in a warehouse somewhere. Long-range strikes capable of protecting against Russian terror are needed now, not later. Every day of delay, unfortunately, means human lives lost.”
Updated: this Wednesday, September 4 at 8 a.m. with a new report.
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The Ongoing War between Ukraine and Russia: A Devastating Conflict
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been raging for over two years, resulting in immense human suffering, destruction, and loss of life. The conflict has its roots in the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, followed by a pro-Russian separatist movement in eastern Ukraine. Since then, the situation has escalated into a full-blown war, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
Recent Developments
On September 6, 2024, a Russian missile strike targeted a military institute in the city of Poltava, 140 km from the front lines. The attack resulted in at least 51 deaths and 271 injuries, making it one of the deadliest strikes since the start of the Russian offensive in February 2022 [[1]]. The Ukrainian government has declared three days of mourning in the Poltava region.
In a recent briefing, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that his main aim in Ukraine is to capture the eastern Donbas region [[1]]. This comes as Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the war [[2]].
Meanwhile, Poland has scrambled its planes in response to Russian strikes on western Ukraine, including a missile and drone attack on Lviv, which killed at least seven people [[3]]. The situation remains volatile, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
The Human Cost
The war has resulted in immense human suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or injured. The Poltava missile strike is just one example of the devastating consequences of the conflict. The attack targeted a military institute, but also damaged nearby residential buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble.
The Ukrainian government has warned its citizens to take air raid sirens seriously, as the response time to the threat is very short, especially for regions close to the front lines. The speed of ballistic missiles, such as the Iskander M, Kinzhal, and C300/400, makes it difficult for people to react in time [[1]].
International Response
The international community has condemned the ongoing conflict, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution. The European Union, the United States, and other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine.
As the war continues to rage on, the need for a peaceful resolution becomes increasingly urgent. The international community must continue to pressure both sides to negotiate a peaceful end to the conflict, which has already resulted in so much suffering and destruction.
Conclusion
The war between Ukraine and Russia is a devastating conflict that has resulted in immense human suffering and loss of life. The recent missile strike on Poltava is just one example of the ongoing violence. It is essential that both sides work towards a peaceful resolution, and the international community continues to pressure them to do so. Only through dialogue and diplomacy can we hope to bring an end to this devastating conflict.
russia-ukraine war latest news today
The Ongoing War between Ukraine and Russia: A Devastating Conflict
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been raging for over two years, resulting in immense human suffering, destruction, and loss of life. The conflict has its roots in the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, followed by a pro-Russian separatist movement in eastern Ukraine. Since then, the situation has escalated into a full-blown war, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
Recent Developments
On September 6, 2024, a
