Russian ballistic missile strike, killed at least 51 and injured over 200 in Poltava

On September 3, Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles at the city of Poltava, resulting in at least 51 fatality and 206 injuries.

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, an educational institution and a nearby medical facility were struck in the attack, which also partially destroyed the Military Institute of Communications building.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry noted that the time between the alarm and the missile strikes was so brief that it caught people during their evacuation to bomb shelters. Many individuals remain trapped under the rubble, with rescue and medical teams still working on the scene. By around 2 p.m. local time, emergency services had rescued 25 people, including 11 who were pulled from the rubble.

The Defense Ministry extended condolences to the victims' families, condemning the attack as further evidence of the enemy's ruthlessness. They urged the public to remain calm and rely on official information sources, emphasizing that any speculation about the tragedy is unacceptable.

Zelensky has ordered an operational investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Poltava attack.

Poltava, a city of approximately 300,000 residents in central Ukraine's Poltava Oblast, is located about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the Russian border and 230 kilometers (143 miles) from the eastern front. The city and its surrounding region frequently face Russian drone and missile attacks.

One of the victims of the Russian strikes on Kharkiv, died in the hospital

A 21-year-old paramedic, Yurko Yevhen, who was providing emergency medical care, tragically lost his life after being critically injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv. The head of Kharkiv OVA, Oleg Sinegubov, announced the sad news, expressing condolences to the young paramedic's family and friends.

Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov provided more details, revealing that Yurko, who was also a fifth-year medical university student, was caught in repeated enemy fire on September 1. Despite the doctors' best efforts to save him, his condition remained critical, and he passed away in the hospital.

Terekhov expressed deep sympathy for Yurko's loved ones and vowed that those responsible for his death, along with thousands of other innocent Ukrainians, would be held accountable. He added, "Kingdom of Heaven!"

On September 1, Russian forces launched about 10 strikes on Kharkiv, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure. The attack left 44 people injured, including seven children, the youngest being only five months old.

The Russian occupying forces continued their assault on Kharkiv into the evening of September 2, targeting the city with anti-aircraft missiles for the third time in a single day. One of the bombs landed in a yard in the private sector, further exacerbating the city's suffering.

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia killing 2 including 8-year-old boy

Moscow launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia during the night of September 2, resulting in the deaths of two people, including an 8-year-old boy, and injuring two others, according to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov.

The attack, which took place around 11 p.m. local time, partially destroyed a building in the city. A 38-year-old woman and a young boy were killed in the assault. The blast wave and debris also caused damage to nearby buildings, injuring a 43-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl, who is currently in intensive care.

Zaporizhzhia, a city of approximately 710,000 residents in southeastern Ukraine, frequently comes under Russian attack due to its proximity to the front lines. On September 2 alone, communities in Zaporizhzhia Oblast were struck 313 times by Russian forces.

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, an educational institution and a nearby medical facility were struck in the attack, which also partially destroyed the Military Institute of Communications building