Deadly Strike Hits Ukrainian Military Institute, Zelenskiy Calls for More Defense Support

At least 41 people were killed and more than 180 wounded when Russia targeted a military institute in Poltava with two ballistic missiles. Zelenskiy called for stronger air defenses and long-range weapons to protect Ukraine while promising a full investigation and accountability for the attack.

At least 41 people have been killed and over 180 wounded in one of the deadliest strikes of the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, Russian forces targeted a military institute in the central town of Poltava using two ballistic missiles, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The Ukrainian President announced a swift investigation into the attack, pledging accountability. He condemned the Russian forces, referring to them as 'scum,' in a post on the Telegram messaging app.

Zelenskiy reiterated his calls for more Western air defense systems and long-range weapons to better protect Ukraine, stressing the urgent need to address the daily loss of lives caused by delayed military aid.

(With inputs from agencies.)