Russian forces attacked Poltava region with missiles, and hits were reported.
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Russians attacked Poltava region with missiles
Hits were reported in the attack
Eight Shahed-type explosive drones, two Iskander missiles and three S-300 missiles were launched in the attacks, four of which were shot down.
One missile had fallen on a residential area in the city, injuring a 15-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.
The Russians have been attacking Poltava Oblast for two days in a row. According to the preliminary reports, another industrial facility in the Kremenchuk district has been struck.
Russian forces used Iskander-M ballistic missile to target Poltava Oblast. The missile was launched from Voronezh region.
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