Strike in Poltava region: a dormitory burns down, one person is killed, 10 others injured

Strike in Poltava region: a dormitory burns down, one person is killed, 10 others injured

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On April 8, a Russian shell hit a residential building in Poltava region, injuring at least 10 people, killing one, and damaging several houses.

In the evening of April 8, Russian invaders attacked Poltava region. An enemy shell hit a residential building. According to preliminary information, at least 10 people were injured and one person was killed. This was reported by the head of the Poltava RMA Philip Pronin, according to UNN.

The total number of people injured is currently known to be 10. Everyone is receiving the necessary assistance.

- said the head of RMA.

Details

An hour earlier, the head of the RMA also reported one dead person.

According to Pronin, a fire broke out in the house where the enemy shell hit. The roof was partially destroyed. Several neighboring houses close to the site of the attack were also damaged.

It was also reported earlier that the enemy had hit civilian infrastructure within the Poltava community. All relevant services were dispatched to the scene.

Optional

The Suspilne Poltava TV channel clarifies that the attack set a two-story dormitory on fire. 

Recall

Around 9 p.m., an explosion was heard in  Poltava  amid warnings of ballistic missile threats from the northeast and east.