Tragic Missile Strike in Poltava: Educational Facility and Hospital Hit in Ukraine

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck an educational facility and a nearby hospital in Ukraine's Poltava region, killing at least 41 people and wounding 180 others, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strike is one of the deadliest since the conflict began, prompting a full investigation.

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck an educational facility and a nearby hospital in a central region of Ukraine, killing at least 41 people and wounding 180 others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.

The strike occurred in the Poltava region, Zelenskyy said in a video posted on his Telegram channel.

The incident appears to be one of the deadliest since the war began more than 900 days ago on February 24, 2022.

"One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications was partially destroyed. People found themselves under the rubble. Many were saved," Zelenskyy said.

"All necessary services are involved in the rescue operation," he added. He said he had ordered "a full and prompt investigation" into what happened. Zelenskyy didn't provide any further details.

Poltava is the name of a region and its capital city.

(With inputs from agencies.)