💥 Attack

A Russian cruise missile struck Poltava, injuring at least 22 civilians including six children, damaging a kindergarten, residential buildings and power lines.

Poltava, Poltava Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The enemy struck the civilian infrastructure with a Kh-59 cruise missile

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

At least 22 civilians were injured, including six children

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

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.

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

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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Extracted: 2026-02-23T15:07:56.677Z

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