The Russian attack on Poltava — the latest details

The death toll in Poltava has increased to 5 people. 14 were injured, including 3 children. 22 people were rescued, the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports.

In addition, it is noted that rescuers managed to localize the fire in individual areas.

As of 2:45 p.m., emergency and rescue operations are ongoing.

Dog handlers and psychologists from the State Emergency Service are working on site.

It is also known that neighboring houses and 12 cars were damaged.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in the Poltava region from February 2 to 4. The corresponding order was signed by the acting head of the OVA Kohut.

Zelenskyy responded to new Russian attacks on February 1

Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky draws attention to the fact that the aggressor country is using various types of weapons for a new air attack: missiles, strike drones, and aerial bombs.

In Poltava, a residential building was hit, the entrance was completely destroyed... My condolences to the family. All necessary services are working on the scene, rescuing, providing necessary assistance. There is damage in Zaporizhia, Odessa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv regions. As of now, six people are known to have been injured.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

The Head of State also confirmed that Russian invaders killed another person in Kharkiv.

Two more victims are known in the Sumy region.

Every such terrorist act proves that we need more support in defending against Russian terror. Every air defense system, every anti-missile is a lifesaver. It is very important that partners act, fulfill our agreements and increase pressure on Russia.