Death toll in Poltava rises to 51, more than 200 others injured

This is reported by the Office of the Attorney General.

The enemy hit an educational institution and a hospital. According to preliminary data of law enforcers, the occupants used two Iskander-M missiles.

Partially destroyed one of the buildings of the Institute of Communications, a hospital and neighbouring houses. Now on the site are working rescuers, investigative-operative group and other services, the removal of rubble continues, - stated in the message.

As of 18:00 it is known about 51 dead people and at least 219 wounded.

On the territory of the educational institution continues to eliminate the consequences of the hit. The removal of rubble continues, search teams are working.

Law enforcers are documenting the consequences of yet another crime by the aggressor State.