A Russian cruise missile struck Poltava, injuring at least 22 civilians including six children, damaging a kindergarten, residential buildings and power lines.
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The enemy struck the civilian infrastructure with a Kh-59 cruise missile
At least 22 civilians were injured, including six children
Russia launched an attack against the Poltava district on June 17, as a result of which 22 people sought medical assistance, including three children. Nine people were hospitalized, including two children. Sixteen buildings were damaged, which includes nine multi-story residential buildings.
The enemy hit a civilian infrastructure facility in the Poltava district. There are casualties, people may be remain under the rubble.
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