Russia's Deadly Missile Strike on Poltava: 41 Dead, Over 180 Injured

• Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles against Poltava on Sep. 3, killing at least 41 and injuring over 180 people, President Zelensky reported.
• An educational institution and a neighboring medical facility were hit, partially destroying the Military Institute of Communications.
• The short time interval between the alarm and missile arrival caught people during an evacuation to the bomb shelter, the Defense Ministry said.
• Many remain trapped under rubble, with rescuers and medics working at the scene; 25 people have been rescued so far.
• Zelensky has ordered an operational investigation into the attack's circumstances.

Source: The Kyiv Independent