As a result of an enemy attack on Poltava region on April 8, the number of victims increased to 16 people, including 4 children aged 5 to 11, houses were de-energized and material damage was caused, said Philip Pronin, head of the Poltava RMA, on Tuesday, UNN reported.
The number of people injured as a result of an enemy attack in Poltava region has increased to 16, including four children aged 5-11. Several people continue to be treated in medical facilities. One patient is in serious condition, several are in moderate condition and are being provided with all necessary assistance
According to him, "due to the enemy attack, more than 9,000 household consumers and 120 legal entities in Poltava and Shcherbanivska communities were temporarily without electricity at night." Power engineers have already restored electricity to all homes, except for a partially destroyed building, he said.
According to Pronin, regional social services are working in an intensified mode. "Two teams are involved, helping the victims to prepare applications to receive financial assistance from the regional budget. Both those who were injured and those whose property was damaged. International partners also support us. They provide psychological and humanitarian aid and construction materials," said the RMA head.